Serving 506 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Penderlea 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 43% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 506 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Penderlea Elementary School's student population of 506 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
506 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Penderlea Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Penderlea 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1718 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
19%
20%
Black
21%
25%
White
55%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Penderlea Elementary School's ranking?
Penderlea Elementary School is ranked #1718 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Penderlea Elementary School often compared to?
Penderlea Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wallace Elementary School, Pender High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Penderlea Elementary School?
506 students attend Penderlea Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Penderlea Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penderlea Elementary School?
Penderlea Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Penderlea Elementary School offer ?
Penderlea Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Penderlea Elementary School part of?
Penderlea Elementary School is part of Pender County Schools School District.
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