Brunson Elementary

155 N Hawthorne Road
Winston Salem, NC 27104

www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/Domain/3309

413 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Brunson Elementary School, located on North Hawthorne Road in Winston Salem, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School district. The school is widely recognized for its strong focus on academic achievement and its commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive environment for its diverse student body. By emphasizing core curriculum standards while integrating modern pedagogical approaches, Brunson aims to build a solid educational foundation that prepares its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond the classroom, Brunson Elementary places significant value on community involvement and the holistic development of its students. The school actively encourages parental engagement and maintains a vibrant school culture that celebrates student success through various extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs. With its dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow not only as scholars but also as responsible, well-rounded members of their community.

413

Total Students

28.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brunson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	85
Black	161
Asian	13
Two or More	28
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
161 (39.0 %)
White
124 (30.0 %)
Hispanic
85 (20.6 %)
Two or More
28 (6.8 %)
Asian
13 (3.1 %)
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:	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
Phone:	(336)703-4206
Website:	http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/Domain/3309
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	413
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	352
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 1

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 96

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Brunson Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	1
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	58
Grade 3	61
Grade 4	95
Grade 5	96

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Brunson Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	194	47%
Male	219	53%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)