North Elementary School

260 Henderson Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 217 students in grades Kindergarten-5, North 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 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 217 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

North Elementary School's student population of 217 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
217 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

North 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 North Elementary School is 0.60, 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)
#2166 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
42%
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15-19%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
12%
20%
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Black
59%
25%
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White
20%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
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 North Elementary School's ranking?
North Elementary School is ranked #2166 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend North Elementary School?
217 students attend North Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of North Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Elementary School offer ?
North Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is North Elementary School part of?
North Elementary School is part of Person County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 217 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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