Serving 407 students in grades Kindergarten-5, J R Ingram Jr Elementary School 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 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J R Ingram Jr Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
J R Ingram Jr Elementary School's student population of 407 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
407 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
J R Ingram Jr Elementary School 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 J R Ingram Jr Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#1455 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
29%
20%
Black
20%
25%
White
43%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J R Ingram Jr Elementary School's ranking?
J R Ingram Jr Elementary School is ranked #1455 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are J R Ingram Jr Elementary School often compared to?
J R Ingram Jr Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bt Bullock Elementary School, Broadway Elementary School, J Glenn Edwards Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend J R Ingram Jr Elementary School?
407 students attend J R Ingram Jr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of J R Ingram Jr Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J R Ingram Jr Elementary School?
J R Ingram Jr Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does J R Ingram Jr Elementary School offer ?
J R Ingram Jr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is J R Ingram Jr Elementary School part of?
J R Ingram Jr Elementary School is part of Lee County Schools School District.
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