Serving 740 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Queens Creek Elementary 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 46% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 740 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Queens Creek Elementary School's student population of 740 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
740 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Queens Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Queens Creek Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#802 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
7%
25%
White
71%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Queens Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Queens Creek Elementary School is ranked #802 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Queens Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Queens Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Swansboro Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Queens Creek Elementary School?
740 students attend Queens Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Queens Creek Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Queens Creek Elementary School?
Queens Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Queens Creek Elementary School offer ?
Queens Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Queens Creek Elementary School part of?
Queens Creek Elementary School is part of Onslow County Schools School District.
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