Serving 579 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Stateside 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 42% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stateside Elementary serves the northern part of Jacksonville, NC, covering an area of approximately 23.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stateside Elementary School's student population of 579 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
579 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
School Rankings
Stateside 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 Stateside Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#1637 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)42%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
50%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Hispanic
21%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Black
17%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
White
52%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.9%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stateside Elementary School's ranking?
Stateside Elementary School is ranked #1637 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Stateside Elementary School often compared to?
Stateside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carolina Forest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Stateside Elementary School?
579 students attend Stateside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Stateside Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stateside Elementary School?
Stateside Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Stateside Elementary School offer ?
Stateside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stateside Elementary School part of?
Stateside Elementary School is part of Onslow County Schools.
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