BRUNS ACADEMY
Bruns Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools school district, located in Charlotte, NC with about 622 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 53 teachers, Bruns Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact Bruns Academy at (980) 343-5495 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-5495
BRUNS ACADEMY is a public Title I school in Charlotte, NC with about 622 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
- Total Students:
- 622
- Teachers:
- 53.39
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 622 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BRUNS ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 82% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 81.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.6%
- Asian
- 2.9%
- White
- 1.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.0%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 45.5%
- Male
- 54.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.