Brassfield Elementary vs Pleasant Union Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brassfield Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
613 students
Pleasant Union Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students
| Measure | Brassfield Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina | Pleasant Union Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #167 of 1,457 | #60 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #14234 of 50,301 | #5747 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 613 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 613 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.9% | 21.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 69% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Union Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 65.8).
- •Pleasant Union Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 58%).
- •Pleasant Union Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 56%).
- •Pleasant Union Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.1% vs 41.9%).
- •Brassfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.1).
- •Brassfield Elementary is the larger school with 613 students compared with 530.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brassfield Elementary better than Pleasant Union Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Union Elementary ranks higher (78.7 vs 65.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Brassfield Elementary and Pleasant Union Elementary?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brassfield Elementary: 613. Pleasant Union Elementary: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brassfield Elementary and Pleasant Union Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Brassfield Elementary is 167th of 1,457 and Pleasant Union Elementary is 60th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).