Serving 352 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lucile Souders 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 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lucile Souders Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Lucile Souders Elementary School's student population of 352 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
352 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lucile Souders 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 Lucile Souders Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#2117 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
66%
25%
White
10%
45%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lucile Souders Elementary School's ranking?
Lucile Souders Elementary School is ranked #2117 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Lucile Souders Elementary School often compared to?
Lucile Souders Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westarea Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Lucile Souders Elementary School?
352 students attend Lucile Souders Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Lucile Souders Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lucile Souders Elementary School?
Lucile Souders Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lucile Souders Elementary School offer ?
Lucile Souders Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lucile Souders Elementary School part of?
Lucile Souders Elementary School is part of Cumberland County Schools School District.
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