Serving 574 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Topsail Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 72% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Topsail 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 Elementary School's student population of 574 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
574 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Topsail Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Topsail Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#269 out of 2568 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
2%
25%
White
89%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Topsail Elementary School's ranking?
Topsail Elementary School is ranked #269 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Topsail Elementary School often compared to?
Topsail 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?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Topsail Elementary School?
574 students attend Topsail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Topsail Elementary School students are White, 5% 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 Elementary School?
Topsail Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Topsail Elementary School offer ?
Topsail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Topsail Elementary School part of?
Topsail Elementary School is part of Pender County Schools School District.
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