Nags Head Elementary School
Nags Head Elementary School serves 600 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Nags Head Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 48%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Nags Head Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Nags Head Elementary School's student population of 600 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 600 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Nags Head Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,561 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Nags Head Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #312 out of 2561 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 47% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 1% | 4% |
Hispanic | 22% | 18% |
Black | 1% | 25% |
White | 70% | 48% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.68 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 52% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Dare County Schools School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Nags Head Elementary School is First Flight High School (2.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is First Flight Middle School (3.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is First Flight Elementary School (3.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Kill Devil Hills First Flight High School Math: ≤5% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 811 students10
2.8 miles
100 Veterans Drive
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 449-7000 2.8 9-12 811 - Kill Devil Hills First Flight Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 377 students10
3.8 miles
107 Veterans Drive
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 441-1111 3.8 PK-5 377 - Kill Devil Hills First Flight Middle School Math: 55% | Reading: 59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 660 students10
3.8 miles
109 Veterans Drive
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 441-8888 3.8 6-8 660 - Manteo Manteo High School Math: ≤5% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 530 students10
4.9 miles
829 Wingina Avenue
Manteo, NC 27954
(252) 473-5841 4.9 9-12 530 - Manteo Manteo Middle School Math: 44% | Reading: 49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 460 students10
5.0 miles
1000 N Hwy 64
Manteo, NC 27954
(252) 473-5549 5 6-8 460
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