Serving 208 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Stokes 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 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stokes ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Stokes's student population of 208 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stokes ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stokes is 0.60, 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
#1404 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
24%
25%
White
57%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stokes's ranking?
Stokes is ranked #1404 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Stokes often compared to?
Stokesis often viewed alongside schools like Bethel Elementary School, Pactolus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Stokes?
208 students attend Stokes.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Stokes students are White, 24% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stokes?
Stokes has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stokes offer ?
Stokes offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Stokes part of?
Stokes is part of Pitt County Schools School District.
School Reviews
4 1/29/2020
Love Stokes School and all of its staff. The Leader in Me has been a great addition to the school.
5 9/1/2011
This is an excellent school and the teachers are great. My daughter was at stokes from 2-8th grade and I was happy and felt fine leaving her there.
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