Serving 833 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Coastal Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 833 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coastal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Coastal Elementary School's student population of 833 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
833 students
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Rankings
Coastal Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coastal Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#570 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)63%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
15%
22%
Black
2%
24%
White
73%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.6%
28.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coastal Elementary School's ranking?
Coastal Elementary School is ranked #570 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Coastal Elementary School often compared to?
Coastal Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like White Oak Elementary School, Broad Creek Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Coastal Elementary School?
833 students attend Coastal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Coastal Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coastal Elementary School?
Coastal Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Coastal Elementary School offer ?
Coastal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Coastal Elementary School part of?
Coastal Elementary School is part of Onslow County Schools.
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