Serving 268 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mangum Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mangum Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mangum Elementary School's student population of 268 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
268 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mangum Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mangum 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
#789 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
11%
25%
White
64%
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
24%
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 Mangum Elementary School's ranking?
Mangum Elementary School is ranked #789 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Mangum Elementary School often compared to?
Mangum Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Voyager Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Mangum Elementary School?
268 students attend Mangum Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Mangum Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mangum Elementary School?
Mangum Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mangum Elementary School offer ?
Mangum Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mangum Elementary School part of?
Mangum Elementary School is part of Durham Public Schools School District.
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