Gallberry Farm Elementary

Summary:

Gallberry Farm Elementary is a public elementary school in Hope Mills, North Carolina, serving 908 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Cumberland County Schools district, which is ranked 138 out of 242 districts in the state.

Gallberry Farm Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic achievement, with strong performance across all grade levels and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates in Mathematics and Reading compared to the district. Gallberry Farm also excels in 5th grade Science, with 76.2% of students proficient or better, compared to 66.5% for the district and 66.2% for the state. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 42.95% White, 27.2% African American, and 14.43% Hispanic, also performs well, with several subgroups ranking in the top quartile of North Carolina elementary schools.

Despite the high percentage of students (over 99%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantage, Gallberry Farm Elementary maintains its strong academic performance. The school outperforms many of the nearby schools in the Cumberland County Schools district, including Stoney Point Elementary and Gray's Creek Elementary, particularly in Mathematics and Reading. Gallberry Farm's consistent academic excellence and ability to support diverse student populations make it a standout school in the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 8019 Byerly Drive
       Hope Mills, NC  28348


(910) 424-1490

District: Cumberland County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
385th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,220 Help


Students who attend Gallberry Farm Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Gray's Creek Middle
High:    Gray's Creek High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  908

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.0%
African American:
27.2%
Hispanic:
14.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.7% Help


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Compare Details Gallberry Farm Elementary ranks better than 74.4% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 12th among 46 ranked elementary schools in the Cumberland County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.91. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Gallberry Farm Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Cumberland County Schools District. Student population at Gallberry Farm Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43%), African American (27.2%), Hispanic (14.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Cumberland County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gallberry Farm Elementary is 15. 40 elementary schools in the Cumberland County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gallberry Farm Elementary is $8,220. 47 elementary schools in the Cumberland County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gallberry Farm Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Gallberry Farm Elementary 385th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Gallberry Farm Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Cumberland County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cumberland County Schools 138th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gallberry Farm Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Gallberry Farm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 37.77 904th 1276 29.2%
2007 43.00 846th 1293 34.6%
2008 48.93 737th 1324 44.3%
2009 53.86 715th 1354 47.2%
2010 60.88 601st 1363 55.9%
2011 61.30 593rd 1381 57.1%
2012 58.63 632nd 1388 54.5%
2013 58.56 545th 1403 61.2%
2014 56.91 591st 1390 57.5%
2015 57.83 611th 1440 57.6%
2016 70.97 380th 1425 73.3%
2017 64.14 507th 1429 64.5%
2018 68.32 433rd 1434 69.8%
2019 59.53 580th 1473 60.6%
2021 44.61 791st 1489 46.9%
2022 59.30 603rd 1514 60.2%
2023 58.49 610th 1502 59.4%
2024 70.91 385th 1505 74.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Gallberry Farm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.23 32nd 86 62.8%
2019 46.30 63rd 103 38.8%
2021 37.88 65th 97 33.0%
2022 42.55 79th 133 40.6%
2023 60.18 53rd 154 65.6%
2024 51.63 81st 159 49.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gallberry Farm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 55.71 258th 801 67.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gallberry Farm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.54 268th 1332 79.9%
2019 61.82 452nd 1361 66.8%
2021 24.69 1057th 1329 20.5%
2022 48.41 682nd 1366 50.1%
2023 52.66 649th 1437 54.8%
2024 67.41 362nd 1450 75.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Gallberry Farm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.91 409th 1405 70.9%
2019 60.92 542nd 1424 61.9%
2021 43.50 781st 1440 45.8%
2022 62.78 505th 1458 65.4%
2023 59.63 569th 1459 61.0%
2024 69.92 368th 1455 74.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Gallberry Farm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.21 252nd 897 71.9%
2019 47.92 395th 878 55.0%
2021 25.19 535th 646 17.2%
2022 35.20 400th 634 36.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Gallberry Farm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.63 438th 612 28.4%
2021 46.27 365th 494 26.1%
2022 64.86 161st 500 67.8%
2023 60.75 265th 582 54.5%
2024 59.56 323rd 669 51.7%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Gallberry Farm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.60 34th 76 55.3%
2019 53.48 40th 72 44.4%
2021 33.16 57th 76 25.0%
2022 61.53 31st 85 63.5%
2023 60.13 27th 81 66.7%
2024 55.83 36th 75 52.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Gallberry Farm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.94 435th 1413 69.2%
2019 57.99 598th 1430 58.2%
2021 45.02 763rd 1444 47.2%
2022 54.21 651st 1464 55.5%
2023 56.00 628th 1461 57.0%
2024 69.38 397th 1464 72.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Gallberry Farm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.73 172nd 927 81.4%
2019 69.39 207th 949 78.2%
2021 37.88 532nd 896 40.6%
2022 48.28 425th 927 54.2%
2023 51.24 420th 933 55.0%
2024 66.11 228th 924 75.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gallberry Farm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.50 118th 851 86.1%
2019 69.25 204th 865 76.4%
2021 69.58 169th 843 80.0%
2022 57.44 310th 893 65.3%
2023 73.85 158th 915 82.7%
2024 89.75 49th 951 94.8%
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Rank History for White students at Gallberry Farm Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.55 312th 1178 73.5%
2019 51.91 580th 1183 51.0%
2021 37.18 765th 1172 34.7%
2022 65.78 369th 1194 69.1%
2023 52.77 575th 1183 51.4%
2024 64.47 387th 1166 66.8%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, August 18, 2016

Open Quote My children have been going to this school since my youngest started Kindergarten and shes now going into the 4th grade. The teachers for the most part of have been AMAZING for both kids, however, it seems the office staff get worse and worse every time I have conversation with them (over the phone or face to face). I dont know why they hate their jobs so much, but please move on if the job doesnt fit your personality. Its awful to have to deal with any of them, and I really dont know why they bother answering the phone ever, they refuse to answer any questions, its like your killing them. PS... BRING BACK MRS JAMMER, shes the best teacher I have ever had the pleasure to meet! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Open Quote This year, I'm very happy with the help and concerns for my son and he's academic and individual needs. Having an excelent teacher (Mrs. Ransom) and IEP (Mrs Schmidt) makes a big difference. Both are working together to finds different options to work with my son's issues and needs.
My recommendation, sometimes during school time every school should give an opportunity for parents to comments about their kid's teacher. Because at the end is the teachers good or not enough work that will reflects on the SCHOOL REPUTATION. It's always room to learn from mistakes and do better next time.

Gracias

Ilka Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, October 25, 2012

Open Quote I am very disappointed with the school. The teachers teach using centers and when the kids do not finish they make them run laps during recess. That would be fine if they were goofing off, but it is simply for not finishing and the kids are not allowed to ask questions for help because the teachers are working in a different small group or testing other kids. It is a very unfair situation and a poor way for kids to learn and be motivated. Close Quote


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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Open Quote My child is in second Grade and every teacher all her teachers have been very attentive, driven her to succeed, and knew her personally not just as another student. All the teacher aids, media teachers, arts, fast forward group, every program helped her excel. They need to work on a more substantial music program but are very active culturally with a week devoted to different countries, and have a balanced physical fitness program. Their office staff is curteous and friendly and careful with each child who comes and goes through their school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Gallberry Farm Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 480 251 5 27 37 n/a n/a 0 800
2002 562 334 12 46 45 n/a n/a 0 999
2003 562 334 12 46 45 n/a n/a 0 999
2004 520 299 9 44 49 n/a n/a 0 921
2005 505 337 7 50 55 n/a n/a 0 954
2006 524 339 5 53 45 n/a n/a 0 966
2007 568 298 6 57 52 n/a n/a 58 1039
2008 568 325 12 62 58 n/a n/a 58 1083
2009 584 378 10 63 57 n/a n/a 0 1092
2010 458 243 4 46 35 n/a n/a 0 786
2011 474 204 4 66 28 0 49 0 825
2012 480 205 7 71 33 1 49 0 846
2013 457 202 9 79 33 1 62 0 843
2014 456 222 12 84 31 1 50 0 856
2015 467 233 14 93 34 3 55 0 899
2016 449 243 14 111 36 2 66 0 921
2017 448 263 17 122 38 6 80 0 974
2018 463 269 16 142 32 6 96 0 1024
2019 473 234 19 156 30 7 109 0 1028
2020 453 235 17 156 32 6 123 0 1022
2021 378 240 18 126 23 3 95 0 883
2022 403 215 17 125 19 5 104 0 888
2023 390 247 12 131 19 6 103 0 908

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gallberry Farm Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 800 35.0 22.9 n/a
2002 999 52.0 19.2 56.8
2003 999 52.0 19.2 56.8
2004 921 61.0 15.1 59.3
2005 954 62.0 15.4 59.1
2006 966 62.0 15.6 51.7
2007 1039 n/a n/a 53.2
2008 1083 67.3 16.1 n/a
2009 1092 66.1 16.5 47.8
2010 786 58.6 13.4 46.6
2011 825 51.2 16.1 46.9
2012 846 53.5 15.8 49.3
2013 843 55.0 15.3 50.7
2014 856 56.5 15.1 52.5
2015 899 56.0 16.0 53.3
2016 921 55.0 16.7 50.8
2017 974 57.0 17.0 55.9
2018 1024 61.8 16.5 50
2019 1028 60.0 17.1 54.7
2020 1022 61.0 16.7 99
2021 883 59.0 14.9 99.7
2022 888 59.0 15.0 99.7
2023 908 60.4 15.0 99.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gallberry Farm Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 800 35.0 22.9 n/a
2002 999 52.0 19.2 56.8
2003 999 52.0 19.2 56.8
2004 921 61.0 15.1 59.3
2005 954 62.0 15.4 59.1
2006 966 62.0 15.6 51.7
2007 1039 n/a n/a 53.2
2008 1083 67.3 16.1 n/a
2009 1092 66.1 16.5 47.8
2010 786 58.6 13.4 46.6
2011 825 51.2 16.1 46.9
2012 846 53.5 15.8 49.3
2013 843 55.0 15.3 50.7
2014 856 56.5 15.1 52.5
2015 899 56.0 16.0 53.3
2016 921 55.0 16.7 50.8
2017 974 57.0 17.0 55.9
2018 1024 61.8 16.5 50
2019 1028 60.0 17.1 54.7
2020 1022 61.0 16.7 99
2021 883 59.0 14.9 99.7
2022 888 59.0 15.0 99.7
2023 908 60.4 15.0 99.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Gallberry Farm Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $863 (10.5%) $7,357 (89.5%) $8,220

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gallberry Farm Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 580th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 610th of 1502 Elementary schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gallberry Farm Elementary)76.966
 10.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cumberland County Schools)58.955.5
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Gallberry Farm Elementary)67.555.6
 11.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Cumberland County Schools)54.146.1
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gallberry Farm Elementary)50.563.9
 13.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cumberland County Schools)49.449.2
 0.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Gallberry Farm Elementary)57.162
 4.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Cumberland County Schools)57.955.8
 2.1%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gallberry Farm Elementary)53.352.1
 1.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cumberland County Schools)53.846.2
 7.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Gallberry Farm Elementary)6241.7
 20.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Cumberland County Schools)53.944.9
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Gallberry Farm Elementary)79.365
 14.3%
   5th Grade Science (Cumberland County Schools)73.463.1
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1028908
 11.7%
African American234247
 5.6%
American Indian3019
 36.7%
Asian1912
 36.8%
Hispanic156131
 16%
Pacific Islander76
 14.3%
White473390
 17.5%
Two or More Races109103
 5.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.7%99.7%
 45%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Gallberry Farm Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 908 students attended Gallberry Farm Elementary.

Students who attend Gallberry Farm Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gray's Creek Middle
High : Gray's Creek High

Gallberry Farm Elementary ranks 385th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Gallberry Farm Elementary are 43% White, 27% African American, 14% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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