Serving 648 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ep Pearce Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 648 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ep Pearce 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
Ep Pearce Elementary School's student population of 648 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
648 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ep Pearce Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ep Pearce Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#106 out of 2568 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
4%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
12%
25%
White
65%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ep Pearce Elementary School's ranking?
Ep Pearce Elementary School is ranked #106 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Ep Pearce Elementary School often compared to?
Ep Pearce Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greensboro Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Ep Pearce Elementary School?
648 students attend Ep Pearce Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Ep Pearce Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ep Pearce Elementary School?
Ep Pearce Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ep Pearce Elementary School offer ?
Ep Pearce Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ep Pearce Elementary School part of?
Ep Pearce Elementary School is part of Guilford County Schools School District.
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