Serving 91 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Knotts Island 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 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 60-69% (which is higher 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Knotts Island Elementary serves the northern part of its school district in Knotts Island, NC, covering an area of approximately 23.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 3.3 miles to the zone's edge, which extends up to 5.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Knotts Island Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Knotts Island Elementary School's student population of 91 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
91 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspiring Excellence in Every Student
School Rankings
Knotts Island Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knotts Island Elementary School is 0.25, 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
#795 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)50-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
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)27.5%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 Knotts Island Elementary School's ranking?
Knotts Island Elementary School is ranked #795 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Knotts Island Elementary School often compared to?
Knotts Island Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rockfish Hoke Elementary School, Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Knotts Island Elementary School?
91 students attend Knotts Island Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Knotts Island Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Knotts Island Elementary School?
Knotts Island Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Knotts Island Elementary School offer ?
Knotts Island Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Knotts Island Elementary School part of?
Knotts Island Elementary School is part of Currituck County Schools.
School Reviews
Review Knotts Island Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
Learn what parents can do when public schools cancel essential courses, including protecting graduation credits, finding approved alternatives, requesting substitutions, and preventing disruptions to college or career plans before deadlines.
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Before buying a house, learn how to verify your child's assigned public school, check conflicting property listings, confirm enrollment eligibility, and avoid costly school assignment surprises before closing on a property.
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
Discover how long school bus commutes really take, why routes vary, and what parents should ask about pickup times, student fatigue, transportation reliability, and daily schedules before choosing schools.
