Serving 675 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Aberdeen 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 31% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 675 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Aberdeen Elementary serves the southern part of Aberdeen, NC, covering an area of approximately 57.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the furthest zone edge being about 9.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Aberdeen Elementary School's student population of 675 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
675 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Child Every Day is the Tiger Way!
School Rankings
Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2133 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)31%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
22%
22%
Black
30%
24%
White
33%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.9%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aberdeen Elementary School's ranking?
Aberdeen Elementary School is ranked #2133 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Aberdeen Elementary School often compared to?
Aberdeen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Academy Of Moore County, Pinehurst Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Aberdeen Elementary School?
675 students attend Aberdeen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Aberdeen Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aberdeen Elementary School?
Aberdeen Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Aberdeen Elementary School offer ?
Aberdeen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Aberdeen Elementary School part of?
Aberdeen Elementary School is part of Moore County Schools.
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