Public School Review - Established 2003

Aquadale Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School

Should you attend Aquadale Elementary School or Central Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Aquadale Elementary School
11707 Nc Hwy 138
Norwood, NC 28128
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Central Elementary School
206 N 3rd Street
Albemarle, NC 28001
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Aquadale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 551 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Central 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 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
354 students
551 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Aquadale Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Aquadale Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Aquadale Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Aquadale Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Stanly County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Stanly County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1410 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
#2158 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Aquadale Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
35%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Aquadale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Stanly County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Stanly County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
31%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Aquadale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Stanly County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Stanly County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Aquadale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Stanly County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Stanly County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Aquadale Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Central Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
21
-
Kindergarten Students
48
94
Grade 1 Students
54
105
Grade 2 Students
64
97
Grade 3 Students
57
91
Grade 4 Students
56
90
Grade 5 Students
54
74

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Aquadale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Stanly County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2001-02 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Stanly County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Aquadale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Stanly County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Stanly County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Aquadale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Stanly County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Stanly County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
13%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Aquadale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Stanly County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Stanly County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
65%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Aquadale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Stanly County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Stanly County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Aquadale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Stanly County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Stanly County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.55
0.74
This chart showcases the diversity score of Aquadale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Stanly County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Stanly County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Aquadale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Stanly County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Stanly County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
(21-22 School Year Data)
6%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Aquadale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Stanly County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Stanly County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
FULL PROFILE
FULL PROFILE