Tabor City Elementary School (Closed 2023)

203 Stake Road
Tabor City, NC 28463
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 415 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tabor City 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 was 45-49% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Top Rankings

Tabor City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
415 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NC)
#1810 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
45-49%
51%
30-34%
50%
30-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
5%
21%
Black
50%
25%
White
40%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tabor City Elementary School's ranking?
Tabor City Elementary School is ranked #1810 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Tabor City Elementary School?
415 students attend Tabor City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Tabor City Elementary School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Tabor City Elementary School?
Tabor City Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tabor City Elementary School offer ?
Tabor City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tabor City Elementary School part of?
Tabor City Elementary School is part of Columbus County Schools.

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