Serving 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Deep Branch 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 30% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (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 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 374 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Deep Branch Elementary serves the west part of Lumberton, NC, covering an attendance area of approximately 22.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 4.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Deep Branch Elementary School's student population of 374 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
374 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Deep Branch 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 Deep Branch Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#2370 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)30%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
76%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
8%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
7%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
3%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.9%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
7%
Showing 2001–2013. View full 15-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deep Branch Elementary School's ranking?
Deep Branch Elementary School is ranked #2370 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Deep Branch Elementary School often compared to?
Deep Branch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Robeson Primary, Fairgrove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Deep Branch Elementary School?
374 students attend Deep Branch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Deep Branch Elementary School students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deep Branch Elementary School?
Deep Branch Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Deep Branch Elementary School offer ?
Deep Branch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Deep Branch Elementary School part of?
Deep Branch Elementary School is part of Of Robeson County School District.
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