- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brevard, NC
Brevard Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Brevard Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370453001777
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brevard Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Brevard · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 59.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Brevard Elementary has class sizes smaller than 89% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brevard Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Brevard, NC.
School address
District: Transylvania County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370453001777 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Brevard Elementary held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.7 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 370453001777 · Brevard, NC Other · MID · TRAD
524 enr · 11.6:1 · 59.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Brevard High (799 students)
Brevard Elementary held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.7 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Brevard Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brevard High
Brevard High
799 students
- This school
Brevard Elementary
524 students
- Brevard Middle
Brevard Middle
472 students
- Pisgah Forest
Pisgah Forest Elementary
431 students
- Rosman Element
Rosman Elementary
344 students
- Rosman High 254
Rosman High
254 students
What this shows Brevard Elementary reports 524 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brevard Elementary compares
Brevard Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.7% | ▼ 10% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 11% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$14,323
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 9.0%
African American 7.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Brevard Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Transylvania County Schools reports $14,323 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brevard Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brevard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brevard Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pisgah Forest Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rosman Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosman High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brevard Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Brevard
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~524 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brevard Elementary
How many students attend Brevard Elementary?
Brevard Elementary has 524 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brevard, NC. CCD year-over-year: 544 (2022-23) → 538 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brevard Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Brevard Elementary is 11.6:1, which is 27% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 26% 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 Brevard Elementary?
59.7% of students at Brevard Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brevard Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Brevard Elementary is White at 73.3% of enrollment, in Brevard, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brevard Elementary?
Brevard Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Brevard Elementary rank among public schools in Brevard?
By Resource Investment Index, Brevard Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Brevard, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Brevard on the city page.
What other schools are in Transylvania County Schools?
Besides Brevard Elementary, Transylvania County Schools also operates Brevard High (799 students), Brevard Middle (472 students), and Pisgah Forest Elementary (431 students). See the Transylvania County Schools district page for the complete list.