Serving 166 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bladen Lakes Primary 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 40-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bladen Lakes Primary serves the northern part of Elizabethtown, NC, encompassing an area of approximately 279.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 16.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bladen Lakes Primary's student population of 166 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
166 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bladen Lakes Primary 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 Bladen Lakes Primary is 0.69, which is less 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
#1853 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)40-49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bladen Lakes Primary's ranking?
Bladen Lakes Primary is ranked #1853 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Bladen Lakes Primary often compared to?
Bladen Lakes Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Elizabethtown Primary, Dublin Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Bladen Lakes Primary?
166 students attend Bladen Lakes Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Bladen Lakes Primary students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bladen Lakes Primary?
Bladen Lakes Primary has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bladen Lakes Primary offer ?
Bladen Lakes Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bladen Lakes Primary part of?
Bladen Lakes Primary is part of Bladen County Schools.
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