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Alumni: what's one memory from Brevard Academy that still sticks with you?
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Enrollment
435
Elementary
STATE 467
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BREVARD ACADEMY·NCES 370006802412
Brevard Academy
1110 Hendersonville Highway, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 · (828) 885-2665 · Transylvania County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY32-TOWNCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL435 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.4:1
28 FTE teachers
STATE 14.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 82%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 48 | 11% |
| Grade 1 | 48 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 48 | 11% |
| Grade 3 | 52 | 12% |
| Grade 4 | 50 | 11% |
| Grade 5 | 50 | 11% |
| Grade 6 | 50 | 11% |
| Grade 7 | 45 | 10% |
| Grade 8 | 44 | 10% |
This year's kindergarten class (48) is 9% larger than its 8th grade class (44).
Student demographics
20%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Where Brevard Academy ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 435 | #794 of 1,485 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.4:1 | #876 of 1,377 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 20.1% | #1,350 of 1,379 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +13.6% | #152 of 369 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
435
+17 (+4%) vs 2020
+138% since 2000-01, when it was 183
Student : Teacher
15.4:1
was 16.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 435 | 28.2 | 15.4:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 417 | 25.3 | 16.5:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 413 | 21.3 | 19.4:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 418 | 25 | 16.7:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 383 | 26.8 | 14.3:1 | 18% (68) |
| 2015-16 | 294 | 24 | 12.3:1 | 33% (97) |
| 2010-11 | 145 | 14 | 10.4:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2000-01 | 183 | 18 | 10.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Brevard Academy.
Since 2017-18: students up 14% (383 to 435); teachers up 5% (26.8 to 28.2).
About Brevard Academy
Brevard Academy is an elementary school in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina, reachable at (828) 885-2665. It teaches 435 students in kindergarten through 8.
Brevard Academy is not part of a larger district; federal data list it as its own local education agency.
The share of White students at Brevard Academy is 89%. Other groups include 5% Hispanic and 2% multiracial. In Transylvania County overall, the White share is about 88%. The diversity index for Brevard Academy is 20%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
A staff of 28.2 full-time-equivalent teachers puts the student-to-teacher ratio at 15.4:1. The average for elementary schools in North Carolina is about 14.9:1.
In Transylvania County, where the school is located, median household income comes to about $66,184, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 40%, and roughly 9% of residents are in poverty. The county has 10 public schools and about 3,640 students.
Brevard Academy's nearest public school is Davidson River School (about 1.3 miles). The count of other public schools within five miles is 5.
The federal government classifies Brevard Academy's location as Town: Distant. It is a charter school, open to the public and funded by taxpayers.
Over 4 years, enrollment rose by 17 students, from 418 to 435. The student-to-teacher ratio went down from 16.7:1 to 15.4:1.
The allk12 page for Brevard Academy lets the school community talk about pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. You can also rate the school on this page.
Transylvania County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
33,691
Census ACS
Median income
$66,184
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
40%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
3,640 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Davidson River School1.3 mi · 61
- Pisgah Forest Elementary1.4 mi · 431
- Brevard Middle2.9 mi · 472
- Brevard Elementary3.7 mi · 524
- Brevard High4.6 mi · 799
- Etowah Elementary6.3 mi · 302
Frequently asked questions
About Brevard AcademyWhat is the total enrollment at Brevard Academy?
Brevard Academy enrolls approximately 435 students in grades KG-08.
What grades does Brevard Academy serve?
Brevard Academy serves grades KG-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brevard Academy?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Brevard Academy is approximately 15.4:1 (28 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Brevard Academy?
At Brevard Academy, the student body is approximately 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Black, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Brevard Academy?
Brevard Academy is overseen by Brevard Academy in Transylvania County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.