Brevard Elementary

(828)884-2001

bes.tcsnc.org/

544 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Brevard Elementary School, located at 399 Greenville Hwy in Brevard, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the Transylvania County Schools district. Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the school benefits from its scenic surroundings, fostering a learning environment that often reflects the community’s appreciation for nature and local culture. The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for its students, emphasizing core subjects while supporting social-emotional development to help children succeed both in and out of the classroom.

Beyond standard academics, Brevard Elementary is known for its commitment to community involvement and student engagement. The school offers various programs and initiatives designed to cater to diverse learning needs, supported by a staff focused on student-centered instruction. By maintaining strong communication with families and utilizing the resources provided by the Transylvania County school system, Brevard Elementary strives to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative environment where young learners can grow, explore, and achieve their full potential.

544

Total Students

45.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brevard Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	398
Hispanic	51
Black	40
Asian	2
Two or More	51
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
398 (73.2 %)
Hispanic
51 (9.4 %)
Two or More
51 (9.4 %)
Black
40 (7.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Transylvania County Schools
Phone:	(828)884-2001
Website:	http://bes.tcsnc.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	544
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	521
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 31

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 87