Castle Hayne Elementary School
Tel:
(910)602-4970
- Castle Hayne Elementary School serves 614 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 48% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Castle Hayne Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Castle Hayne Elementary School's student population of 614 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 614 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Castle Hayne Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Castle Hayne Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
| Overall School Rank | #588 out of 2,538 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 17% |
| Black | 17% | 26% |
| White | 57% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 98% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New Hanover County s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Castle Hayne Elementary School is Wilmington Early College High School (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Holly Shelter Middle School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Holly Shelter Middle School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Castle Hayne Holly Shelter Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 663 students
0.1 miles
3921 Roger Haynes Dr
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
(910)602-4046 0.1 6-8 663 - Castle Hayne Sea-tech Vocational School
Grades: M
1.9 miles
4500 Blue Clay Rd
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
(910)362-7882 1.9 M n/a - Castle Hayne Wilmington Early College High School Grades: 9-13 | 229 students
1.9 miles
4500 Blue Clay Rd, Wechs Bldg.
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
(910)362-7789 1.9 9-13 229 - Wilmington Emsley A Laney High School Grades: 9-12 | 2299 students
3.5 miles
2700 N College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910)350-2089 3.5 9-12 2299 - Wilmington Emma B Trask Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 740 students
3.6 miles
2900 N College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910)350-2142 3.6 6-8 740
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