Cape Fear Center for Inquiry

Summary:

Cape Fear Center for Inquiry is a public charter elementary and middle school located in Wilmington, North Carolina, serving 409 students from kindergarten through 8th grade. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with students outperforming the North Carolina averages in both mathematics and reading proficiency across all grade levels.

One of the unique aspects of Cape Fear Center for Inquiry is its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of non-White students compared to the nearby schools. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's student body was 80.68% White, 5.38% African American, 7.09% Hispanic, and 1.22% Asian. This diversity contributes to an inclusive and enriching learning environment. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.6 to 14.4 over the past three school years, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

When compared to nearby schools, Cape Fear Center for Inquiry stands out. For example, the International School at Gregory has a more diverse student population but lower academic performance, while Holly Tree Elementary and Dr. John Codington Elementary have a higher percentage of White students and stronger academic results. However, some nearby schools, such as Forest Hills Global Elementary, Edwin A. Alderman Elementary, and Sunset Park Elementary, have consistently lower academic performance, which may be attributed to serving a higher percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 2525 Wonder Way
       Wilmington, NC  28401


(910) 362-0000

District: Cape Fear Center for Inquiry

SchoolDigger Rank:
332nd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  404

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.2%
Hispanic:
6.2%
African American:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21% Help


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Compare Details Cape Fear Center for Inquiry ranks better than 77.9% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.42. (See more...)
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Compare Details Cape Fear Center for Inquiry ranks better than 87.9% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.17. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.2%), Hispanic (6.2%), African American (5.7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cape Fear Center for Inquiry is 13.6. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cape Fear Center for Inquiry:

SchoolDigger ranks Cape Fear Center for Inquiry 332nd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Cape Fear Center for Inquiry in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Cape Fear Center for Inquiry 96th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Cape Fear Center for Inquiry in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Cape Fear Center for Inquiry 23rd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cape Fear Center for Inquiry

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Cape Fear Center for Inquiry

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 73.47 285th 1276 77.7%
2007 81.94 136th 1293 89.5%
2008 84.29 133rd 1324 90.0%
2009 86.59 100th 1354 92.6%
2010 82.22 156th 1363 88.6%
2011 88.82 56th 1381 95.9%
2012 86.63 86th 1388 93.8%
2013 84.54 164th 1403 88.3%
2014 92.15 71st 1390 94.9%
2015 82.09 198th 1440 86.3%
2016 88.56 104th 1425 92.7%
2017 76.59 291st 1429 79.6%
2018 76.85 279th 1434 80.5%
2019 81.76 209th 1473 85.8%
2021 88.52 144th 1489 90.3%
2022 80.68 238th 1514 84.3%
2023 76.08 298th 1502 80.2%
2024 74.42 332nd 1505 77.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Cape Fear Center for Inquiry

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 85.59 95th 1361 93.0%
2023 70.75 311th 1437 78.4%
2024 49.57 709th 1450 51.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Cape Fear Center for Inquiry

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.97 447th 1405 68.2%
2019 79.56 220th 1424 84.6%
2021 84.02 172nd 1440 88.1%
2022 72.21 341st 1458 76.6%
2023 76.68 268th 1459 81.6%
2024 80.37 211th 1455 85.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Cape Fear Center for Inquiry

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.04 245th 1413 82.7%
2019 81.06 204th 1430 85.7%
2021 87.55 139th 1444 90.4%
2022 80.39 224th 1464 84.7%
2023 67.69 412th 1461 71.8%
2024 66.45 443rd 1464 69.7%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Cape Fear Center for Inquiry

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.98 434th 1178 63.2%
2019 66.84 365th 1183 69.1%
2021 72.44 280th 1172 76.1%
2022 59.09 466th 1194 61.0%
2023 53.82 562nd 1183 52.5%
2024 54.55 538th 1166 53.9%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Cape Fear Center for Inquiry

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Rank History for all middle school students at Cape Fear Center for Inquiry

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 46.93 372nd 598 37.8%
2007 52.31 337th 606 44.4%
2008 74.20 140th 620 77.4%
2009 82.75 67th 630 89.4%
2010 79.38 99th 640 84.5%
2011 81.76 69th 648 89.4%
2012 83.13 59th 662 91.1%
2013 91.75 44th 673 93.5%
2014 85.23 70th 627 88.8%
2015 90.77 45th 705 93.6%
2016 90.98 42nd 692 93.9%
2017 83.37 87th 694 87.5%
2018 73.66 159th 691 77.0%
2019 84.12 89th 737 87.9%
2021 82.64 103rd 741 86.1%
2022 80.54 136th 786 82.7%
2023 82.11 119th 784 84.8%
2024 85.17 96th 793 87.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Cape Fear Center for Inquiry

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 80.40 65th 639 89.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Cape Fear Center for Inquiry

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.55 207th 656 68.4%
2019 80.74 109th 684 84.1%
2021 78.42 131st 706 81.4%
2022 72.51 175th 733 76.1%
2023 72.39 169th 731 76.9%
2024 86.39 83rd 738 88.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Cape Fear Center for Inquiry

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.08 221st 665 66.8%
2019 81.54 105th 697 84.9%
2021 84.15 86th 711 87.9%
2022 84.47 96th 748 87.2%
2023 86.19 83rd 747 88.9%
2024 80.92 119th 751 84.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Cape Fear Center for Inquiry

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.69 221st 596 62.9%
2019 77.96 118th 624 81.1%
2021 70.46 162nd 632 74.4%
2022 64.08 217th 658 67.0%
2023 66.66 203rd 656 69.1%
2024 68.01 187th 652 71.3%
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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.

Cape Fear Center for Inquiry Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Wednesday, October 29, 2014

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by a citizen
Friday, May 6, 2011

Open Quote Kids actually learn at this school. The school does not get bogged down in petty nonsense. Classes are small and each child is respected and treated as an individual. Bullying is not tolerated. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cape Fear Center for Inquiry

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 154 13 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 172
2002 258 29 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2003 258 29 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2004 290 34 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 329
2005 270 49 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 327
2006 265 48 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 323
2007 270 37 4 7 0 n/a n/a 12 330
2008 282 59 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 355
2009 303 46 8 8 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2010 311 45 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2011 313 22 5 11 0 0 16 0 367
2012 335 24 4 17 0 0 17 0 397
2013 325 15 3 16 0 0 16 0 375
2014 321 14 3 14 0 0 16 0 368
2015 360 17 2 17 1 0 11 0 408
2016 352 22 2 17 1 0 11 0 405
2017 361 17 2 13 1 0 13 0 407
2018 352 17 2 19 0 0 17 0 407
2019 356 15 2 12 0 0 19 0 404
2020 349 14 1 11 0 1 29 0 405
2021 356 14 3 14 0 1 18 0 406
2022 345 19 4 18 0 2 20 0 408
2023 330 22 5 29 0 2 21 0 409
2024 332 23 6 25 0 2 16 0 404

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 Cape Fear Center for Inquiry

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 172 10.0 17.2 n/a
2002 291 22.0 13.2 0
2003 291 22.0 13.2 0
2004 329 22.0 15.0 0
2005 327 18.0 18.2 n/a
2006 323 18.0 17.9 n/a
2007 330 n/a n/a n/a
2008 355 22.0 16.1 n/a
2009 365 21.0 17.4 n/a
2010 371 28.0 13.2 14.6
2011 367 26.9 13.6 0
2012 397 28.6 13.8 9.1
2013 375 29.6 12.6 0
2014 368 28.8 12.7 14.7
2015 408 28.0 14.5 14
2016 405 29.0 13.9 12.3
2017 407 29.2 13.9 11.8
2018 407 30.0 13.5 1.2
2019 404 30.7 13.1 21
2020 405 30.6 13.2 n/a
2021 406 29.2 13.9 n/a
2022 408 30.0 13.6 n/a
2023 409 28.2 14.4 n/a
2024 404 29.6 13.6 n/a

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 Cape Fear Center for Inquiry

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 172 10.0 17.2 n/a
2002 291 22.0 13.2 0
2003 291 22.0 13.2 0
2004 329 22.0 15.0 0
2005 327 18.0 18.2 n/a
2006 323 18.0 17.9 n/a
2007 330 n/a n/a n/a
2008 355 22.0 16.1 n/a
2009 365 21.0 17.4 n/a
2010 371 28.0 13.2 14.6
2011 367 26.9 13.6 0
2012 397 28.6 13.8 9.1
2013 375 29.6 12.6 0
2014 368 28.8 12.7 14.7
2015 408 28.0 14.5 14
2016 405 29.0 13.9 12.3
2017 407 29.2 13.9 11.8
2018 407 30.0 13.5 1.2
2019 404 30.7 13.1 21
2020 405 30.6 13.2 n/a
2021 406 29.2 13.9 n/a
2022 408 30.0 13.6 n/a
2023 409 28.2 14.4 n/a
2024 404 29.6 13.6 n/a

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 Cape Fear Center for Inquiry

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 209th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 298th of 1502 Elementary schools
 5.7%
Ranks 89th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 119th of 784 Middle schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cape Fear Center for Inquiry)64.460
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Cape Fear Center for Inquiry)75.665
 10.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cape Fear Center for Inquiry)72.365.2
 7.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Cape Fear Center for Inquiry)70.273.9
 3.7%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cape Fear Center for Inquiry)6677.6
 11.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Cape Fear Center for Inquiry)78.759.2
 19.5%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Cape Fear Center for Inquiry)87.273.5
 13.7%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cape Fear Center for Inquiry)84.867.4
 17.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Cape Fear Center for Inquiry)89.156.5
 32.6%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cape Fear Center for Inquiry)72.368.3
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Cape Fear Center for Inquiry)91.575.6
 15.9%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cape Fear Center for Inquiry)48.859.6
 10.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Cape Fear Center for Inquiry)73.270.2
 3%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students404409
 1.2%
African American1522
 46.7%
American Indian00
Asian25
 150%
Hispanic1229
 141.7%
Pacific Islander02
White356330
 7.3%
Two or More Races1921
 10.5%


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Students at Cape Fear Center for Inquiry are 82% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 404 students attended Cape Fear Center for Inquiry.

Cape Fear Center for Inquiry ranks 332nd of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 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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