Serving 311 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brooks Global Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brooks Global Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Brooks Global Elementary School's student population of 311 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Brooks Global Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooks Global Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#199 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)75-79%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
56%
25%
White
25%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooks Global Elementary School's ranking?
Brooks Global Elementary School is ranked #199 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Brooks Global Elementary School often compared to?
Brooks Global Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like David D Jones Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Brooks Global Elementary School?
311 students attend Brooks Global Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Brooks Global Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooks Global Elementary School?
Brooks Global Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Brooks Global Elementary School offer ?
Brooks Global Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brooks Global Elementary School part of?
Brooks Global Elementary School is part of Guilford County Schools School District.
School Reviews
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