Brinson Memorial Elementary

319 Neuse Forest Avenue
New Bern, NC 28560

www.cravenk12.org/bme

453 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Brinson Memorial Elementary School, located in New Bern, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Craven County Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and social development of its elementary-age students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and community engagement, Brinson Memorial strives to prepare its pupils for the challenges of middle school and beyond, maintaining a strong connection between educators, students, and local families.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student-centered instruction and the integration of resources that assist in both classroom success and personal growth. As part of the Craven County public school system, it adheres to district-wide educational goals while maintaining its own unique neighborhood identity. Through its digital presence, the school provides a hub for parents and guardians to access important information, keeping the community informed and involved in the daily operations and scholastic milestones of the student body.

453

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brinson Memorial Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	236
Hispanic	79
Black	85
Asian	3
Two or More	44
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

White
236 (52.1 %)
Black
85 (18.8 %)
Hispanic
79 (17.4 %)
Two or More
44 (9.7 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.9 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Craven County Schools
Phone:	(252)514-6431
Website:	http://www.cravenk12.org/bme
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	435
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

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 70