Serving 345 students in grades 3-5, Sam D Bundy 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 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Sam D Bundy Elementary serves the west part of Farmville, NC, covering an area of approximately 83.3 square miles. Families typically live within a 10-15 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone reaching up to 8.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sam D Bundy Elementary School's student population of 345 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
345 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Campus Size
834 acres
School Rankings
Sam D Bundy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sam D Bundy Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1827 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Hispanic
14%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
48%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
30%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.7%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
4%
4%
Showing 2007–2017. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sam D Bundy Elementary School's ranking?
Sam D Bundy Elementary School is ranked #1827 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Sam D Bundy Elementary School often compared to?
Sam D Bundy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like H B Sugg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Sam D Bundy Elementary School?
345 students attend Sam D Bundy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Sam D Bundy Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sam D Bundy Elementary School?
Sam D Bundy Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sam D Bundy Elementary School offer ?
Sam D Bundy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sam D Bundy Elementary School part of?
Sam D Bundy Elementary School is part of Pitt County Schools.
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