Chesterfield Elementary School (Closed 2023)

2142 Pax Hill Road
Morganton, NC 28655
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 190 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chesterfield 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 was 35-39% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NC)
(17-18)
35-39%
48%
(17-18)
35-39%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
15%
21%
Black
4%
25%
White
68%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Chesterfield Elementary School?
190 students attend Chesterfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Chesterfield Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chesterfield Elementary School?
Chesterfield Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chesterfield Elementary School offer ?
Chesterfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Chesterfield Elementary School part of?
Chesterfield Elementary School is part of Burke County Schools.

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