Elizabethtown Primary

301 Mercer Road
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 508 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Elizabethtown Primary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 508 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Elizabethtown Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Elizabethtown Primary's student population of 508 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
508 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Elizabethtown Primary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elizabethtown Primary is 0.56, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#2095 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Elizabethtown Primary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30-34%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Elizabethtown Primary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
13%
20%
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Black
63%
25%
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White
18%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
This chart display the diversity score of Elizabethtown Primary and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Elizabethtown Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Elizabethtown Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elizabethtown Primary's ranking?
Elizabethtown Primary is ranked #2095 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Elizabethtown Primary often compared to?
Elizabethtown Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Bladen Lakes Primary, Dublin Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Elizabethtown Primary?
508 students attend Elizabethtown Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Elizabethtown Primary students are Black, 18% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elizabethtown Primary?
Elizabethtown Primary has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elizabethtown Primary offer ?
Elizabethtown Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Elizabethtown Primary part of?
Elizabethtown Primary is part of Bladen County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 508 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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