Acme Delco Elementary School

16337 Old Lake Road
Riegelwood, NC 28456
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Acme Delco 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 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 313 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Acme Delco Elementary School's student population of 313 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
313 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Acme Delco 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 Acme Delco Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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)
#1792 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
42%
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30-34%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
22%
20%
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Black
35%
25%
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White
32%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.73
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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)
9%
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 Acme Delco Elementary School's ranking?
Acme Delco Elementary School is ranked #1792 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Acme Delco Elementary School?
313 students attend Acme Delco Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Acme Delco Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Acme Delco Elementary School?
Acme Delco Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Acme Delco Elementary School offer ?
Acme Delco Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Acme Delco Elementary School part of?
Acme Delco Elementary School is part of Columbus County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 313 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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