Lucy S. Herring Elementary School vs. Francine Delany New School
Should I attend Lucy S. Herring Elementary School or Francine Delany New School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lucy S. Herring Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Francine Delany New School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lucy S. Herring Elementary School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 181 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Francine Delany New 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 45-49% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-8
Total Students
298 students
181 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1245 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#789 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
9
-
Kindergarten Students
45
20
Grade 1 Students
48
20
Grade 2 Students
41
20
Grade 3 Students
44
20
Grade 4 Students
59
21
Grade 5 Students
52
20
Grade 6 Students
-
20
Grade 7 Students
-
20
Grade 8 Students
-
20
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
14%
9%
% Black
16%
29%
% White
58%
47%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
12%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
15%
