American Renaissance School

Summary:

American Renaissance School is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Statesville, North Carolina, with a declining statewide ranking and an increasingly diverse student population.

The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state standardized tests, is generally below the state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade math proficiency rate was 39%, compared to the state average of 62.7%, and its 8th grade reading proficiency rate was 48.1%, compared to the state average of 51.4%. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 42.27% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, with 14.6 students per teacher in 2022-2023.

When compared to nearby public schools in the Iredell-Statesville Schools district, American Renaissance School generally underperforms. For example, Cool Spring Elementary, located about 10 miles away, had significantly higher proficiency rates in math and reading across all grade levels in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school's performance on state tests varies significantly by student subgroup, with African American and male students having the lowest proficiency rates, ranking in the bottom 25% of North Carolina elementary schools in those categories.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 132 East Broad Street
       Statesville, NC  28677


(704) 924-8870

District: American Renaissance School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1037th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  820

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.1%
African American:
18.4%
Hispanic:
17.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.2% Help


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Compare Details American Renaissance School ranks worse than 68.9% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.56. (See more...)
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Compare Details American Renaissance School ranks worse than 62.9% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.72. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at American Renaissance School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (54.1%), African American (18.4%), Hispanic (17.3%). (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

American Renaissance School:

SchoolDigger ranks American Renaissance School 1037th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See American Renaissance School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks American Renaissance School 499th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See American Renaissance School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks American Renaissance School 182nd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for American Renaissance School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at American Renaissance School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 41.65 845th 1324 36.2%
2009 37.15 948th 1354 30.0%
2010 42.46 892nd 1363 34.6%
2011 37.64 952nd 1381 31.1%
2012 54.71 697th 1388 49.8%
2013 48.61 689th 1403 50.9%
2014 49.30 709th 1390 49.0%
2015 76.83 296th 1440 79.4%
2016 75.30 304th 1425 78.7%
2017 57.77 616th 1429 56.9%
2018 66.08 484th 1434 66.2%
2019 69.33 417th 1473 71.7%
2021 59.67 586th 1489 60.6%
2022 41.00 903rd 1514 40.4%
2023 32.40 1048th 1502 30.2%
2024 33.56 1037th 1505 31.1%
See the entire list of North Carolina Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at American Renaissance School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 27.96 636th 801 20.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at American Renaissance School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.59 523rd 1329 60.6%
2022 58.45 490th 1366 64.1%
2023 30.96 1067th 1437 25.7%
2024 35.95 996th 1450 31.3%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for elementary school Female students at American Renaissance School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.35 473rd 1405 66.3%
2019 75.53 289th 1424 79.7%
2021 51.43 662nd 1440 54.0%
2022 38.68 912th 1458 37.4%
2023 37.13 934th 1459 36.0%
2024 39.43 919th 1455 36.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at American Renaissance School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.20 480th 897 46.5%
2022 25.01 532nd 634 16.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at American Renaissance School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.71 477th 1413 66.2%
2019 59.28 561st 1430 60.8%
2021 67.45 427th 1444 70.4%
2022 43.00 843rd 1464 42.4%
2023 28.10 1106th 1461 24.3%
2024 27.90 1125th 1464 23.2%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at American Renaissance School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 17.90 853rd 927 8.0%
2023 17.11 865th 933 7.3%
2024 26.64 750th 924 18.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at American Renaissance School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.91 781st 915 14.6%
2024 37.24 636th 951 33.1%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at American Renaissance School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.34 649th 1178 44.9%
2019 50.30 603rd 1183 49.0%
2021 57.06 481st 1172 59.0%
2022 37.41 799th 1194 33.1%
2023 29.17 925th 1183 21.8%
2024 30.82 882nd 1166 24.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for American Renaissance School

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Rank History for all middle school students at American Renaissance School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 64.25 220th 598 63.2%
2007 67.19 196th 606 67.7%
2008 66.01 222nd 620 64.2%
2009 62.59 263rd 630 58.3%
2010 62.12 269th 640 58.0%
2011 45.35 423rd 648 34.7%
2012 62.21 283rd 662 57.3%
2013 38.26 418th 673 37.9%
2014 51.94 288th 627 54.1%
2015 73.69 167th 705 76.3%
2016 57.69 293rd 692 57.7%
2017 49.92 367th 694 47.1%
2018 64.19 248th 691 64.1%
2019 63.17 265th 737 64.0%
2021 51.55 338th 741 54.4%
2022 47.97 394th 786 49.9%
2023 38.49 479th 784 38.9%
2024 38.72 499th 793 37.1%
See the entire list of North Carolina Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at American Renaissance School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.30 421st 633 33.5%
2022 48.68 315th 689 54.3%
2023 28.22 566th 735 23.0%
2024 35.20 503rd 743 32.3%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at American Renaissance School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.28 303rd 656 53.8%
2019 64.16 232nd 684 66.1%
2021 43.11 391st 706 44.6%
2022 44.58 397th 733 45.8%
2023 29.27 539th 731 26.3%
2024 39.34 452nd 738 38.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Disabled students at American Renaissance School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.15 210th 478 56.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at American Renaissance School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.27 178th 665 73.2%
2019 58.06 284th 697 59.3%
2021 57.52 268th 711 62.3%
2022 48.46 377th 748 49.6%
2023 46.53 385th 747 48.5%
2024 36.15 493rd 751 34.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for middle school African American students at American Renaissance School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.02 153rd 533 71.3%
2024 39.19 333rd 560 40.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at American Renaissance School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.89 71st 493 85.6%
2023 56.46 202nd 553 63.5%
2024 39.07 368th 564 34.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for middle school White students at American Renaissance School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.95 301st 596 49.5%
2019 53.01 286th 624 54.2%
2021 46.18 323rd 632 48.9%
2022 35.44 442nd 658 32.8%
2023 31.36 476th 656 27.4%
2024 35.89 433rd 652 33.6%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

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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by a student
Friday, July 20, 2018

Open Quote I attend here and though the education is decent, they fail to really do so many things. They always try to put out messages like no bullying and be kind, but if you actually get bullied, they do nothing. They sit and watch. Students AND teachers. They also just run away from general issues. We were meant to watch a no bullying PSA but when they found out it tackled the real life issues we should know about like LGBTQ+ and Racisim, they made sure we didn't see a single second more. Overall, if you want education, ARS is good. If you want a school that has no drama and does help their students, find somewhere else. Close Quote



Enrollment information for American Renaissance School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 100 18 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 118
2001 133 20 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 156
2002 142 26 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 174
2003 142 26 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 174
2004 151 20 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 175
2005 154 20 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 176
2006 150 24 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 178
2007 157 16 1 2 0 n/a n/a 3 179
2008 424 70 2 12 1 n/a n/a 0 509
2009 423 66 1 12 1 n/a n/a 0 503
2010 444 64 2 12 1 n/a n/a 0 523
2011 451 38 0 21 0 0 13 0 523
2012 442 39 0 24 0 0 17 0 522
2013 442 42 2 21 0 0 17 0 524
2014 445 42 2 21 1 0 20 0 531
2015 430 45 4 27 0 0 30 0 536
2016 430 43 9 29 0 0 31 0 542
2017 428 50 8 39 0 0 34 0 559
2018 409 53 7 43 0 0 35 0 547
2019 401 60 5 47 0 0 38 0 551
2020 415 71 5 49 0 0 50 0 590
2021 426 92 5 66 0 0 42 0 631
2022 397 88 5 81 0 0 56 0 627
2023 447 115 7 120 0 0 68 0 757
2024 444 151 8 142 1 0 74 0 820

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 American Renaissance School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 118 8.0 14.8 n/a
2001 156 8.0 19.5 n/a
2002 174 10.0 17.4 0
2003 174 10.0 17.4 0
2004 175 10.0 17.5 0
2005 176 10.0 17.6 n/a
2006 178 10.0 17.8 n/a
2007 179 n/a n/a n/a
2008 509 28.0 18.2 n/a
2009 503 26.0 19.3 n/a
2010 523 33.0 15.8 n/a
2011 523 33.8 15.4 0
2012 522 32.9 15.8 26.6
2013 524 35.0 14.9 0
2014 531 34.9 15.1 26.9
2015 536 35.0 15.3 26.9
2016 542 37.0 14.6 23.8
2017 559 37.1 15.0 24.5
2018 547 37.8 14.4 12.1
2019 551 38.9 14.1 13.2
2020 590 38.1 15.4 n/a
2021 631 41.1 15.3 n/a
2022 627 43.6 14.3 n/a
2023 757 51.5 14.6 42.3
2024 820 56.5 14.5 51.2

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 American Renaissance School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 118 8.0 14.8 n/a
2001 156 8.0 19.5 n/a
2002 174 10.0 17.4 0
2003 174 10.0 17.4 0
2004 175 10.0 17.5 0
2005 176 10.0 17.6 n/a
2006 178 10.0 17.8 n/a
2007 179 n/a n/a n/a
2008 509 28.0 18.2 n/a
2009 503 26.0 19.3 n/a
2010 523 33.0 15.8 n/a
2011 523 33.8 15.4 0
2012 522 32.9 15.8 26.6
2013 524 35.0 14.9 0
2014 531 34.9 15.1 26.9
2015 536 35.0 15.3 26.9
2016 542 37.0 14.6 23.8
2017 559 37.1 15.0 24.5
2018 547 37.8 14.4 12.1
2019 551 38.9 14.1 13.2
2020 590 38.1 15.4 n/a
2021 631 41.1 15.3 n/a
2022 627 43.6 14.3 n/a
2023 757 51.5 14.6 42.3
2024 820 56.5 14.5 51.2

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.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on American Renaissance School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 417th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1048th of 1502 Elementary schools
 41.5%
Ranks 265th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 479th of 784 Middle schools
 25.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (American Renaissance School)67.226.4
 40.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (American Renaissance School)68.937.9
 31%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (American Renaissance School)68.916.9
 52%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (American Renaissance School)68.960.6
 8.3%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (American Renaissance School)7354.2
 18.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (American Renaissance School)68.356.9
 11.4%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (American Renaissance School)7355.6
 17.4%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (American Renaissance School)56.530.2
 26.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (American Renaissance School)67.733.3
 34.4%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (American Renaissance School)66.744.1
 22.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (American Renaissance School)6050.8
 9.2%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (American Renaissance School)54.435
 19.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (American Renaissance School)63.251.7
 11.5%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (American Renaissance School)82.568.3
 14.2%
   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 Students551757
 37.4%
African American60115
 91.7%
American Indian00
Asian57
 40%
Hispanic47120
 155.3%
Pacific Islander00
White401447
 11.5%
Two or More Races3868
 78.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.2%42.3%
 29%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 820 students attended American Renaissance School.

Students at American Renaissance School are 54% White, 18% African American, 17% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

American Renaissance School ranks 1037th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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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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