Bruns Avenue Elementary

www.cmsk12.org/brunsacademyES

415 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bruns Academy, located in the West Corridor of Charlotte, North Carolina, serves as a public elementary school within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. As a dedicated K-5 institution, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering a supportive community environment for its diverse student population. The academy is committed to meeting the individual needs of its learners by emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth through a structured and engaging curriculum.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Bruns Academy places a significant emphasis on community engagement and parental involvement to help students succeed. By utilizing various school-based programs and resources provided by the CMS district, the school aims to prepare its students for middle school transitions and lifelong learning. Its location on South Bruns Avenue positions it as a central hub for families in the surrounding neighborhood, striving to provide equitable educational opportunities for all children within the local community.

415

Total Students

22.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bruns Avenue Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	86
Black	304
Asian	3
Two or More	12

Black
304 (73.3%)
Hispanic
86 (20.7%)
Two or More
12 (2.9%)
White
10 (2.4%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Phone:	(980)343-5495
Website:	http://www.cmsk12.org/brunsacademyES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	415
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	412
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bruns Avenue Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	57
Grade 2	55
Grade 3	77
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	61

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bruns Avenue Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	205	49.4%
Male	210	50.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)