- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marshall, NC
Brush Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Brush Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370282002590
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brush Creek Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of North Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Marshall · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 53.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Brush Creek Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brush Creek Elementary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Marshall, NC.
School address
District: Madison County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370282002590 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Brush Creek Elementary grew from 333 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (+12.0%).
Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 370282002590 · Marshall, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 13.2:1 · 53.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison Middle School (468 students)
Brush Creek Elementary grew from 333 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (+12.0%). Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Brush Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle School
468 students
- Mars Hill Elem
Mars Hill Elementary
445 students
- Madison High S
Madison High School
377 students
- This school
Brush Creek Elementary
356 students
- Madison Early
Madison Early College High
270 students
- Hot Springs El 128
Hot Springs Elementary
128 students
What this shows Brush Creek Elementary reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brush Creek Elementary compares
Brush Creek 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.2% | ▼ 19% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.6%
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
$15,167
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Brush Creek Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison County Schools reports $15,167 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brush Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mars Hill Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Early College High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hot Springs Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brush Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brush Creek Elementary
How many students attend Brush Creek Elementary?
Brush Creek Elementary has 356 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marshall, NC. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brush Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Brush Creek Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 16% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 16% 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 Brush Creek Elementary?
53.2% of students at Brush Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brush Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Brush Creek Elementary is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Marshall, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brush Creek Elementary?
Brush Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Brush Creek Elementary rank among public schools in Marshall?
By Resource Investment Index, Brush Creek Elementary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Marshall, 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 Marshall on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison County Schools?
Besides Brush Creek Elementary, Madison County Schools also operates Madison Middle School (468 students), Mars Hill Elementary (445 students), and Madison High School (377 students). See the Madison County Schools district page for the complete list.