Carrboro Elementary School

400 Shelton St
Carrboro, NC 27510
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 529 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carrboro Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 51% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher 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 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 529 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 30% in NC
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Carrboro Elementary School's student population of 529 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
529 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Carrboro Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carrboro Elementary School is 0.62, 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)
#637 out of 2568 schools
(Top 30%)
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51%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carrboro 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.
62%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carrboro 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
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
4%
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Hispanic
32%
20%
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Black
5%
25%
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White
53%
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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0.62
This chart display the diversity score of Carrboro 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
24%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carrboro Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 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 Carrboro Elementary School's ranking?
Carrboro Elementary School is ranked #637 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Carrboro Elementary School?
529 students attend Carrboro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Carrboro Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carrboro Elementary School?
Carrboro Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carrboro Elementary School offer ?
Carrboro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Carrboro Elementary School part of?
Carrboro Elementary School is part of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 529 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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