Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Scroggs Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scroggs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Scroggs Elementary School's student population of 404 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Scroggs Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scroggs Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#334 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
4%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
13%
25%
White
57%
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
18%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scroggs Elementary School's ranking?
Scroggs Elementary School is ranked #334 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Scroggs Elementary School often compared to?
Scroggs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seawell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Scroggs Elementary School?
404 students attend Scroggs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Scroggs Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scroggs Elementary School?
Scroggs Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Scroggs Elementary School offer ?
Scroggs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Scroggs Elementary School part of?
Scroggs Elementary School is part of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools School District.
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