Serving 108 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ecu Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ecu Community School's student population of 108 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
108 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
9 teachers
School Rankings
Ecu Community 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 Ecu Community School is 0.08, 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
#1598 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)50-59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
63%
Hispanic
1%
22%
Black
96%
24%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.9%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ecu Community School's ranking?
Ecu Community School is ranked #1598 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Ecu Community School?
108 students attend Ecu Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Ecu Community School students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Ecu Community School offer ?
Ecu Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ecu Community School part of?
Ecu Community School is part of East Carolina Community School District.
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