Serving 275 students in grades Kindergarten-5, O R Pope 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
275 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)6-9%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)10-14%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Hispanic
1%
22%
Black
96%
24%
White
2%
42%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% NC state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
How many students attend O R Pope Elementary School?
275 students attend O R Pope Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of O R Pope Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of O R Pope Elementary School?
O R Pope Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does O R Pope Elementary School offer ?
O R Pope Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is O R Pope Elementary School part of?
O R Pope Elementary School is part of Nash County Public Schools.
Recent Articles
How Often Does Your Child's School Change Teachers Between Grade Levels?
Learn how teacher movement between grade levels affects continuity, experience, instruction, and school stability, plus the questions parents should ask about staffing patterns before choosing a public school today.
The School Pickup Test: What Arrival and Dismissal Reveal About a Public School
Discover what school arrival and dismissal reveal about safety, supervision, organization, communication, student behavior, transportation, and school climate before choosing the right public school for your child and family.
Should Siblings Attend the Same Public School?
Should siblings attend the same public school? Learn when academic needs, learning styles, programs, social fit, support services, and individual interests may make different schools better choices for children.
