Serving 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, C.f. Pope 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 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Burgaw Elementary serves the northeast part of Burgaw, NC, covering an extensive attendance area of approximately 201.4 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 12.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 18.1 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
C.f. Pope Elementary School's student population of 530 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
C.f. Pope 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 C.f. Pope Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#1943 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)40-44%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
20%
22%
Black
34%
24%
White
36%
42%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.8%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C.f. Pope Elementary School's ranking?
C.f. Pope Elementary School is ranked #1943 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are C.f. Pope Elementary School often compared to?
C.f. Pope Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cape Fear Elementary School, Malpass Corner Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend C.f. Pope Elementary School?
530 students attend C.f. Pope Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of C.f. Pope Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of C.f. Pope Elementary School?
C.f. Pope Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does C.f. Pope Elementary School offer ?
C.f. Pope Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is C.f. Pope Elementary School part of?
C.f. Pope Elementary School is part of Pender County Schools.
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