Stokes

Summary:

Stokes is an elementary school located in Stokes, North Carolina that serves grades PK-8, with a student population of 238. The school is part of the Pitt County Schools district, which is ranked 137 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Stokes has a mixed academic performance, with strengths in some areas like 3rd-8th grade math proficiency, where it outperforms the district and state averages. However, the school struggles in 3rd grade reading proficiency, where it lags behind the district and state. Stokes also has wide performance gaps between different student subgroups, with female students consistently outperforming male students, and White students and low-income students performing relatively poorly. The school's high poverty rate, with over 98% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, likely contributes to these uneven academic outcomes.

Compared to nearby schools like Elmhurst Elementary and Sadie Saulter, Stokes generally performs better in math but lags behind in reading proficiency. The school's fluctuating ranking and rating over the years suggest that it is struggling to maintain consistent academic progress and improvement. However, Stokes' higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools may indicate an effort to provide additional resources and support to address the challenges faced by its high-poverty student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 2683 NC 903 North
       Stokes, NC  27884-9726


(252) 752-6907

District: Pitt County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
722nd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,051 Help


Students who attend Stokes usually attend:

High:    North Pitt High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  238

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.1%
African American:
24.4%
Hispanic:
13.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Stokes ranks better than 52% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 7th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Pitt County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.47. (See more...)
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Compare Details Stokes ranks worse than 54.2% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.79. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Stokes has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Pitt County Schools District. Student population at Stokes is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (57.1%), African American (24.4%), Hispanic (13%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stokes is 13.6, which is the 8th best among 20 elementary schools in the Pitt County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stokes is $13,051, which is the 2nd highest among 20 elementary schools in the Pitt County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stokes:

SchoolDigger ranks Stokes 722nd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Stokes in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Stokes 430th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Stokes in the ranking list.)

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Pitt County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Pitt County Schools 137th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Stokes

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Stokes

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 41.97 841st 1276 34.1%
2007 51.20 719th 1293 44.4%
2008 43.48 827th 1324 37.5%
2009 42.14 887th 1354 34.5%
2010 57.32 658th 1363 51.7%
2011 51.93 759th 1381 45.0%
2012 59.63 609th 1388 56.1%
2013 48.52 691st 1403 50.7%
2014 39.15 861st 1390 38.1%
2015 31.22 1062nd 1440 26.3%
2016 51.82 696th 1425 51.2%
2017 48.49 770th 1429 46.1%
2018 41.40 904th 1434 37.0%
2019 39.21 936th 1473 36.5%
2021 51.98 686th 1489 53.9%
2022 53.46 680th 1514 55.1%
2023 48.75 785th 1502 47.7%
2024 51.47 722nd 1505 52.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Stokes

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.99 616th 1332 53.8%
2019 45.52 782nd 1361 42.5%
2022 25.74 1125th 1366 17.6%
2023 41.90 874th 1437 39.2%
2024 47.10 776th 1450 46.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Stokes

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.11 960th 1405 31.7%
2019 41.73 879th 1424 38.3%
2021 68.10 388th 1440 73.1%
2023 49.99 735th 1459 49.6%
2024 58.31 572nd 1455 60.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Stokes

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.90 710th 1413 49.8%
2019 30.28 1095th 1430 23.4%
2021 41.73 829th 1444 42.6%
2022 53.49 667th 1464 54.4%
2023 44.78 842nd 1461 42.4%
2024 46.28 803rd 1464 45.2%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Stokes

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.82 865th 1178 26.6%
2019 24.23 1010th 1183 14.6%
2021 39.76 724th 1172 38.2%
2022 29.83 923rd 1194 22.7%
2023 33.73 856th 1183 27.6%
2024 44.88 688th 1166 41.0%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Stokes

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Rank History for all middle school students at Stokes

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 51.32 348th 598 41.8%
2007 60.35 272nd 606 55.1%
2008 55.18 305th 620 50.8%
2009 55.36 340th 630 46.0%
2010 56.77 335th 640 47.7%
2011 59.00 304th 648 53.1%
2012 56.58 346th 662 47.7%
2013 57.01 265th 673 60.6%
2014 54.48 268th 627 57.3%
2015 42.65 412th 705 41.6%
2016 37.23 454th 692 34.4%
2017 24.76 534th 694 23.1%
2018 32.21 487th 691 29.5%
2019 53.07 353rd 737 52.1%
2021 43.85 406th 741 45.2%
2022 53.97 346th 786 56.0%
2023 42.55 432nd 784 44.9%
2024 45.79 430th 793 45.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Stokes

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.42 430th 604 28.8%
2019 63.27 184th 639 71.2%
2023 45.15 384th 735 47.8%
2024 38.22 469th 743 36.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Stokes

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.23 452nd 656 31.1%
2019 50.71 355th 684 48.1%
2021 46.67 358th 706 49.3%
2022 77.13 150th 733 79.5%
2023 48.19 377th 731 48.4%
2024 49.31 369th 738 50.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Stokes

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.69 496th 665 25.4%
2019 52.36 338th 697 51.5%
2022 23.12 598th 748 20.1%
2023 34.74 497th 747 33.5%
2024 40.68 450th 751 40.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Stokes

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.45 450th 596 24.5%
2019 41.59 389th 624 37.7%
2021 41.41 367th 632 41.9%
2022 43.99 374th 658 43.2%
2023 32.13 471st 656 28.2%
2024 20.10 551st 652 15.5%
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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 student
Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Open Quote I have been to Stokes for 6 and 7 grade. I loved it. The teachers are the best. The principles are the best to. They encorage you to do your best. I had the best grades it was just alwsome. When I left that school I cried so much. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Stokes

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 51 129 0 0 0 n/a n/a 20 200
1989 62 127 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1990 81 117 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 198
1991 74 115 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1992 76 98 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 174
1993 77 82 0 2 0 n/a n/a 10 171
1994 75 80 0 1 1 n/a n/a 35 192
1995 100 109 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 213
1996 100 109 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 213
1997 117 113 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 236
1998 123 125 0 5 0 n/a n/a 15 268
1999 132 113 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 248
2000 120 124 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 251
2001 130 111 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 251
2002 148 105 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 274
2003 148 105 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 274
2004 157 87 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 263
2005 158 87 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2006 160 88 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2007 159 86 0 22 0 n/a n/a 3 270
2008 176 81 2 24 0 n/a n/a 4 287
2009 203 85 2 25 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2010 189 103 1 32 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2011 186 94 0 41 1 0 3 0 325
2012 188 83 1 42 0 0 3 0 317
2013 177 73 1 38 0 0 4 0 293
2014 154 74 1 32 0 0 1 0 262
2015 166 72 1 36 0 0 3 0 278
2016 158 67 1 31 0 0 7 0 264
2017 142 61 1 25 0 1 18 0 248
2018 134 71 0 25 0 1 16 0 247
2019 139 74 0 33 0 1 18 0 265
2020 129 70 0 33 0 1 15 0 248
2021 121 59 0 32 0 1 11 0 224
2022 119 49 0 30 0 1 9 0 208
2023 136 58 1 31 0 0 12 0 238

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 Stokes

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 200 10.0 20.0 48.5
1989 189 10.0 18.9 66.7
1990 198 10.0 19.8 68.2
1991 189 10.0 18.9 71.4
1992 174 12.0 14.5 51.1
1993 171 12.0 14.3 51.6
1994 192 15.0 12.8 57.3
1995 213 14.0 15.2 49.8
1996 213 14.0 15.2 49.8
1997 236 19.0 12.4 50.4
1998 268 25.0 10.7 46.2
1999 248 20.0 12.4 64.5
2000 251 21.0 12.0 59.8
2001 251 22.0 11.4 57.8
2002 274 21.0 13.0 54.7
2003 274 21.0 13.0 54.7
2004 263 24.0 11.0 51.7
2005 266 28.0 9.5 47.7
2006 272 20.0 13.6 51.5
2007 270 n/a n/a 52.1
2008 287 24.9 11.5 31.1
2009 315 22.1 14.3 n/a
2010 325 23.5 13.7 56.3
2011 325 23.0 14.0 58.2
2012 317 22.5 14.0 53.6
2013 293 23.7 12.3 54.9
2014 262 24.2 10.8 60.3
2015 278 23.0 12.0 65.1
2016 264 23.0 11.4 58.3
2017 248 21.5 11.5 71.4
2018 247 20.4 12.0 61.9
2019 265 23.0 11.4 56.2
2020 248 23.9 10.3 46.8
2021 224 23.4 9.5 98.7
2022 208 21.8 9.5 98.6
2023 238 17.5 13.6 98.7

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 Stokes

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 200 10.0 20.0 48.5
1989 189 10.0 18.9 66.7
1990 198 10.0 19.8 68.2
1991 189 10.0 18.9 71.4
1992 174 12.0 14.5 51.1
1993 171 12.0 14.3 51.6
1994 192 15.0 12.8 57.3
1995 213 14.0 15.2 49.8
1996 213 14.0 15.2 49.8
1997 236 19.0 12.4 50.4
1998 268 25.0 10.7 46.2
1999 248 20.0 12.4 64.5
2000 251 21.0 12.0 59.8
2001 251 22.0 11.4 57.8
2002 274 21.0 13.0 54.7
2003 274 21.0 13.0 54.7
2004 263 24.0 11.0 51.7
2005 266 28.0 9.5 47.7
2006 272 20.0 13.6 51.5
2007 270 n/a n/a 52.1
2008 287 24.9 11.5 31.1
2009 315 22.1 14.3 n/a
2010 325 23.5 13.7 56.3
2011 325 23.0 14.0 58.2
2012 317 22.5 14.0 53.6
2013 293 23.7 12.3 54.9
2014 262 24.2 10.8 60.3
2015 278 23.0 12.0 65.1
2016 264 23.0 11.4 58.3
2017 248 21.5 11.5 71.4
2018 247 20.4 12.0 61.9
2019 265 23.0 11.4 56.2
2020 248 23.9 10.3 46.8
2021 224 23.4 9.5 98.7
2022 208 21.8 9.5 98.6
2023 238 17.5 13.6 98.7

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 Stokes

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,212 (16.9%) $10,840 (83.1%) $13,051

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Stokes

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 936th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 785th of 1502 Elementary schools
 11.3%
Ranks 353rd of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 432nd of 784 Middle schools
 7.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Stokes)64.774.1
 9.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pitt County Schools)60.960.6
 0.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Stokes)52.948.1
 4.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pitt County Schools)52.844.7
 8.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Stokes)32.338.5
 6.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pitt County Schools)53.959.1
 5.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Stokes)32.330.8
 1.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Pitt County Schools)5552.2
 2.8%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Stokes)7279.3
 7.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pitt County Schools)60.854.7
 6.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Stokes)6041.4
 18.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Pitt County Schools)52.244.5
 7.7%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Stokes)6875.9
 7.9%
   5th Grade Science (Pitt County Schools)73.568.7
 4.8%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Stokes)54.542.9
 11.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Pitt County Schools)61.652.9
 8.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Stokes)5039.3
 10.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Pitt County Schools)58.146.3
 11.8%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Stokes)57.747.1
 10.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Pitt County Schools)57.748
 9.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Stokes)61.541.2
 20.3%
   7th Grade Reading (Pitt County Schools)56.947
 9.9%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Stokes)65.246.9
 18.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Pitt County Schools)54.448.4
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Stokes)56.546.9
 9.6%
   8th Grade Reading (Pitt County Schools)52.749.3
 3.4%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Stokes)73.965.6
 8.3%
   8th Grade Science (Pitt County Schools)79.568.4
 11.1%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students265238
 10.2%
African American7458
 21.6%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic3331
 6.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White139136
 2.2%
Two or More Races1812
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.2%98.7%
 42.5%


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Stokes ranks 722nd of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Stokes are 57% White, 24% African American, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 238 students attended Stokes.

Students who attend Stokes usually go on to attend:

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