- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Raleigh, NC
Brassfield Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Brassfield Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370472002221
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brassfield Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools.
- #10 of 16
- elementary schools in Raleigh · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Brassfield Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brassfield Elementary ranks #10 of 16 elementary schools in Raleigh, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472002221 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Brassfield Elementary grew from 586 students in 2022-23 to 619 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 46.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 370472002221 · Raleigh, NC Elementary · MID · TRAD
613 enr · 13.6:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
Brassfield Elementary grew from 586 students in 2022-23 to 619 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 46.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Brassfield Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apex Friendshi
Apex Friendship High
2,748 students
- Enloe High
Enloe High
2,643 students
- Panther Creek
Panther Creek High
2,609 students
- Millbrook High
Millbrook High
2,498 students
- Apex High
Apex High
2,449 students
- This school 613
Brassfield Elementary
613 students
What this shows Brassfield Elementary reports 613 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brassfield Elementary compares
Brassfield Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 47% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,691
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.1%
Hispanic or Latino 32.3%
African American 9.5%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Brassfield Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wake County Schools reports $11,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brassfield Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Friendship High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enloe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Panther Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apex High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brassfield Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,643
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,609
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Raleigh
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Doral Academy of North Carolina
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592 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Leesville Road Elementary
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Washington Elementary
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Rise Southeast Raleigh Charter
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The Exploris School
Standard public school
448 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~613 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brassfield Elementary
How many students attend Brassfield Elementary?
Brassfield Elementary has 613 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Raleigh, NC. CCD year-over-year: 586 (2022-23) → 619 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brassfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Brassfield Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brassfield Elementary?
35.3% of students at Brassfield Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brassfield Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Brassfield Elementary is White at 49.1% of enrollment, in Raleigh, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brassfield Elementary?
Brassfield Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brassfield Elementary rank among elementary schools in Raleigh?
By Resource Investment Index, Brassfield Elementary ranks #10 of 16 elementary schools in Raleigh, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Raleigh on the city page.
What other schools are in Wake County Schools?
Besides Brassfield Elementary, Wake County Schools also operates Apex Friendship High (2,748 students), Enloe High (2,643 students), and Panther Creek High (2,609 students). See the Wake County Schools district page for the complete list.