Serving 532 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Efland Cheeks 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 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Efland Cheeks Elementary serves the western part of Efland, NC, covering an area of approximately 50.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of about 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.3 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Efland Cheeks Elementary School's student population of 532 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
532 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Producing Global Leaders and World Changers!
School Rankings
Efland Cheeks 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 Efland Cheeks Elementary School is 0.75, which is more 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
#2108 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Efland Cheeks Elementary School's ranking?
Efland Cheeks Elementary School is ranked #2108 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Efland Cheeks Elementary School often compared to?
Efland Cheeks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grady Brown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Efland Cheeks Elementary School?
532 students attend Efland Cheeks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Efland Cheeks Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Efland Cheeks Elementary School?
Efland Cheeks Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Efland Cheeks Elementary School offer ?
Efland Cheeks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Efland Cheeks Elementary School part of?
Efland Cheeks Elementary School is part of Orange County Schools.
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