Serving 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Elizabethtown Primary 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 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Elizabethtown Primary serves the southeast part of Elizabethtown, NC, covering an area of approximately 116.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of about 6.9 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 15.3 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elizabethtown Primary's student population of 483 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
483 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Elizabethtown Primary 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 Elizabethtown Primary is 0.57, 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
#2351 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)25-29%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
15%
22%
Black
62%
24%
White
16%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Dolphins
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elizabethtown Primary's ranking?
Elizabethtown Primary is ranked #2351 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Elizabethtown Primary often compared to?
Elizabethtown Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Bladen Lakes Primary, Dublin Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Elizabethtown Primary?
483 students attend Elizabethtown Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Elizabethtown Primary students are Black, 16% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elizabethtown Primary?
Elizabethtown Primary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Elizabethtown Primary offer ?
Elizabethtown Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elizabethtown Primary part of?
Elizabethtown Primary is part of Bladen County Schools.
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