First Flight Elementary School

107 Veterans Drive
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, First Flight Elementary School ranks in the top 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 45-49% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 320 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

First Flight Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

First Flight Elementary School's student population of 320 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
320 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

First Flight Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of First Flight Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#1057 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
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45-49%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of First Flight Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45-49%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of First Flight Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
19%
20%
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Black
n/a
25%
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White
75%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.40
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in First Flight Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Flight Elementary School's ranking?
First Flight Elementary School is ranked #1057 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are First Flight Elementary School often compared to?
First Flight Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kitty Hawk Elementary School, Nags Head Elementary School, Manteo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend First Flight Elementary School?
320 students attend First Flight Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of First Flight Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of First Flight Elementary School?
First Flight Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does First Flight Elementary School offer ?
First Flight Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is First Flight Elementary School part of?
First Flight Elementary School is part of Dare County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 320 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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