Serving 580 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Topsail Annandale Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 580 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79%
- Attendance Zone: Topsail Elementary serves the southeast part of Hampstead, NC, covering an area of approximately 30.2 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Topsail Annandale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Topsail Annandale Elementary School's student population of 580 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
580 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Topsail Annandale Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Topsail Annandale Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#214 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)80%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Topsail Annandale Elementary School's ranking?
Topsail Annandale Elementary School is ranked #214 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Topsail Annandale Elementary School often compared to?
Topsail Annandale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Topsail Elementary School, North Topsail Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Topsail Annandale Elementary School?
580 students attend Topsail Annandale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Topsail Annandale Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Topsail Annandale Elementary School?
Topsail Annandale Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Topsail Annandale Elementary School offer ?
Topsail Annandale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Topsail Annandale Elementary School part of?
Topsail Annandale Elementary School is part of Pender County Schools.
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