Serving 140 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Scotland Neck Elementary Leadership Academy 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 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dawson Elementary serves the southeast part of Scotland Neck, NC, covering an area of approximately 241.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 8.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 17.1 miles to its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Scotland Neck Elementary Leadership Academy's student population of 140 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
140 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
LIONS - "Lean In On Needs Strategically!"
School Rankings
Scotland Neck Elementary Leadership Academy 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 Scotland Neck Elementary Leadership Academy is 0.36, 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
#2491 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)20-24%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
12%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
79%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.9%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scotland Neck Elementary Leadership Academy's ranking?
Scotland Neck Elementary Leadership Academy is ranked #2491 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Scotland Neck Elementary Leadership Academy often compared to?
Scotland Neck Elementary Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy, Belmont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Scotland Neck Elementary Leadership Academy?
140 students attend Scotland Neck Elementary Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Scotland Neck Elementary Leadership Academy students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scotland Neck Elementary Leadership Academy?
Scotland Neck Elementary Leadership Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Scotland Neck Elementary Leadership Academy offer ?
Scotland Neck Elementary Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Scotland Neck Elementary Leadership Academy part of?
Scotland Neck Elementary Leadership Academy is part of Halifax County Schools.
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