Melissa McKinley, Principal
Main Office: 919-850-8720
Bell Schedule: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Brentwood Magnet Elementary School of Engineering
At Brentwood, students become young engineers by collaborating, designing, and innovating to solve real-world problems through hands-on STEM learning.
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Our Magnet Academic Programs
Our school offers the following unique academic programs, allowing each learner to explore their interests and shape a personalized path to success.
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Engineering
Students apply the engineering design process to collaboratively plan, build, test, and improve solutions to real-world challenges.
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STEM
The WCPSS STEM magnet pathway schools provide student-centered, real-world learning where interdisciplinary problem-solving and community partnerships prepare students for future careers in an evolving STEM world.
Our School Community
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Recognized for Excellence
These honors reflect the commitment of our educators, the achievements of our students, and the exceptional strength of public education in the Wake County Public School System.
2025-26 National Merit Award of Excellence
Magnet Schools of America
NC STEM Model School
NC DPI
Nationally Certified Magnet School
Magnet Schools of America
Academic Excellence
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Students apply what they learn to solve authentic, real-world problems.
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At Brentwood, students immerse themselves in the engineering design process across four specialized makerspaces.
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Students at Brentwood follow the engineering design process for problem solving.
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Students learn and practice the Engineering Habits of Mind.
Voices of Our School
Our school is defined by the people who invest in it every day: students, families, faculty, community leaders and a network of alumni.
AECOM
"I’ve seen Brentwood students' passion for engineering firsthand. They ask thoughtful questions, love discussing their learning, and are genuinely eager for what’s next."
Brentwood Community Partner
Carrie Rogers
"As both staff and parent, I see Brentwood’s Makerspace magic. I love connecting lessons to careers, then hearing my kindergartner’s excitement on the car ride home."
Brentwood Staff Member & Parent
Kali Tunstall
"Students use engineering steps—ask, imagine, plan, create, improve—daily. At home, they even raid the recycling to build creative projects like drums and hideouts."
Brentwood Parent
Sam Geatz
"My kids follow the engineering process daily. I’ve seen them create elaborate plans, build them, and then thoughtfully refine their ideas to make them even better."
Brentwood Parent