Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Long Branch 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 40-44% (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 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% 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: 428 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Long Branch Elementary serves the southern part of Lumberton, NC, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 100.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of nearly 12 miles from the school to the edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Long Branch Elementary School's student population of 428 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
428 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Long Branch 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 Long Branch Elementary School is 0.78, 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
#2061 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)40-44%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
20%
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
22%
Black
29%
24%
White
23%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
22%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.1%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Long Branch Elementary School's ranking?
Long Branch Elementary School is ranked #2061 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Long Branch Elementary School often compared to?
Long Branch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Magnolia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% 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 Long Branch Elementary School?
428 students attend Long Branch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Long Branch Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 20% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Long Branch Elementary School?
Long Branch Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Long Branch Elementary School offer ?
Long Branch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Long Branch Elementary School part of?
Long Branch Elementary School is part of Of Robeson County School District.
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