Serving 444 students in grades Kindergarten-5, College Park 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 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
College Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
College Park Elementary School's student population of 444 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
College Park 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 College Park Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2200 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
31%
21%
Black
36%
25%
White
23%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is College Park Elementary School's ranking?
College Park Elementary School is ranked #2200 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are College Park Elementary School often compared to?
College Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elementary School, Wrightsville Beach Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend College Park Elementary School?
444 students attend College Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of College Park Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of College Park Elementary School?
College Park Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does College Park Elementary School offer ?
College Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is College Park Elementary School part of?
College Park Elementary School is part of New Hanover County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is College Park Elementary School located?
College Park Elementary School is located in the College Acres neighborhood of Wilmington, NC.
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