Serving 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tommy's Road 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 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% 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: 545 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tommy's Road Elementary serves the northeast part of Goldsboro, NC, covering an area of approximately 13.3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tommy's Road Elementary School's student population of 545 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
545 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
School Rankings
Tommy's Road 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 Tommy's Road Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#2092 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)35%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
50%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Hispanic
17%
22%
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Black
54%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
21%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.1%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
6%
4%
Showing 2008–2017. 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 Tommy's Road Elementary School's ranking?
Tommy's Road Elementary School is ranked #2092 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Tommy's Road Elementary School often compared to?
Tommy's Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wayne Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Tommy's Road Elementary School?
545 students attend Tommy's Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Tommy's Road Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tommy's Road Elementary School?
Tommy's Road Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tommy's Road Elementary School offer ?
Tommy's Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tommy's Road Elementary School part of?
Tommy's Road Elementary School is part of Wayne County School District.
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