East Arcadia Elementary School

21451 Nc Hwy 87 East
Riegelwood, NC 28456
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 58 students in grades Kindergarten-4, East Arcadia 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% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (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 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 58 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

East Arcadia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

East Arcadia Elementary School's student population of 58 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
58 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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School Rankings

East Arcadia 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 East Arcadia Elementary School is 0.63, 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)
#2315 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Arcadia Elementary School 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.
≤20%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Arcadia Elementary School 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
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
5%
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
15%
20%
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Black
57%
25%
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White
14%
45%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
This chart display the diversity score of East Arcadia Elementary School 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
95%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
11%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Arcadia Elementary School's ranking?
East Arcadia Elementary School is ranked #2315 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend East Arcadia Elementary School?
58 students attend East Arcadia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of East Arcadia Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Arcadia Elementary School?
East Arcadia Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Arcadia Elementary School offer ?
East Arcadia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is East Arcadia Elementary School part of?
East Arcadia Elementary School is part of Bladen County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 58 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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