Serving 698 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, R Brown Mcallister Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 698 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
R Brown Mcallister Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Overall Rank
School Overview
R Brown Mcallister Elementary School's student population of 698 students has grown by 129% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 108% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
698 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
2025
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
R Brown Mcallister Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R Brown Mcallister Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#512 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)65-69%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
21%
22%
Black
26%
24%
White
47%
42%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bobcats
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R Brown Mcallister Elementary School's ranking?
R Brown Mcallister Elementary School is ranked #512 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are R Brown Mcallister Elementary School often compared to?
R Brown Mcallister Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coltrane-webb Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend R Brown Mcallister Elementary School?
698 students attend R Brown Mcallister Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of R Brown Mcallister Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of R Brown Mcallister Elementary School?
R Brown Mcallister Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does R Brown Mcallister Elementary School offer ?
R Brown Mcallister Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is R Brown Mcallister Elementary School part of?
R Brown Mcallister Elementary School is part of Cabarrus County Schools.
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