Peachland-Polkton Elementary

Summary:

Peachland-Polkton Elementary is a public elementary school serving 415 students in grades K-6 in Peachland, North Carolina. Despite serving a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, the school consistently outperforms the Anson County Schools district and the state of North Carolina in academic achievement.

Peachland-Polkton Elementary's academic performance is particularly impressive, with significantly higher proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science compared to the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd-grade Mathematics proficiency rate was 75.9%, compared to 58.1% for the district and 62.7% for the state. The school's performance is also noteworthy when compared to nearby schools, such as Wadesboro Primary (47% 3rd-grade Mathematics proficiency) and Benton Heights Elementary (41.7% 3rd-grade Mathematics proficiency).

Despite the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Peachland-Polkton Elementary, the school has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and has ranked in the top half of North Carolina elementary schools. The school's exceptional performance across various metrics, including standardized test scores, school rankings, and subgroup performance, suggests that it is effectively implementing strategies and practices that support the academic growth and success of its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public K-6

 9633 Hwy 74 W
       Peachland, NC  28133


(704) 272-8061

District: Anson County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
374th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,790 Help


Students who attend Peachland-Polkton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Anson Middle
High:    Anson County Early College High
    Anson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  464

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.5%
African American:
35.3%
Hispanic:
12.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Peachland-Polkton Elementary ranks better than 75.1% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Anson County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Peachland-Polkton Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Anson County Schools District. Student population at Peachland-Polkton Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.5%), African American (35.3%), Hispanic (12.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Anson County Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Peachland-Polkton Elementary is 14.3, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Anson County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Peachland-Polkton Elementary is $10,790, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Anson County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Peachland-Polkton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Peachland-Polkton Elementary 374th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Peachland-Polkton Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Anson County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Anson County Schools 168th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Peachland-Polkton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Peachland-Polkton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 47.12 756th 1276 40.8%
2007 53.95 670th 1293 48.2%
2008 42.79 830th 1324 37.3%
2009 35.44 974th 1354 28.1%
2010 32.39 1030th 1363 24.4%
2011 33.09 1021st 1381 26.1%
2012 29.53 1096th 1388 21.0%
2013 37.74 886th 1403 36.8%
2014 45.44 773rd 1390 44.4%
2015 50.67 741st 1440 48.5%
2016 66.88 441st 1425 69.1%
2017 64.65 501st 1429 64.9%
2018 73.54 336th 1434 76.6%
2019 82.25 205th 1473 86.1%
2021 50.76 705th 1489 52.7%
2022 74.97 327th 1514 78.4%
2023 69.83 414th 1502 72.4%
2024 71.82 374th 1505 75.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Peachland-Polkton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.23 325th 801 59.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Peachland-Polkton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.73 262nd 1332 80.3%
2019 75.07 227th 1361 83.3%
2021 37.49 827th 1329 37.8%
2022 77.55 174th 1366 87.3%
2023 77.91 198th 1437 86.2%
2024 81.64 138th 1450 90.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Peachland-Polkton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.85 112th 1405 92.0%
2019 84.16 150th 1424 89.5%
2021 53.48 632nd 1440 56.1%
2022 80.90 219th 1458 85.0%
2023 61.09 532nd 1459 63.5%
2024 65.94 439th 1455 69.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Peachland-Polkton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 93.09 22nd 878 97.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Peachland-Polkton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.32 259th 612 57.7%
2023 48.18 450th 582 22.7%
2024 66.83 171st 669 74.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Peachland-Polkton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.39 587th 1413 58.5%
2019 74.56 293rd 1430 79.5%
2021 46.56 741st 1444 48.7%
2022 66.15 452nd 1464 69.1%
2023 79.25 241st 1461 83.5%
2024 74.68 306th 1464 79.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Peachland-Polkton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.74 184th 927 80.2%
2019 76.34 139th 949 85.4%
2021 24.79 733rd 896 18.2%
2022 73.12 158th 927 83.0%
2023 74.25 163rd 933 82.5%
2024 79.40 111th 924 88.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Peachland-Polkton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 57.76 350th 951 63.2%
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Rank History for White students at Peachland-Polkton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.46 329th 1178 72.1%
2019 80.19 181st 1183 84.7%
2021 58.05 468th 1172 60.1%
2022 75.92 245th 1194 79.5%
2023 66.31 368th 1183 68.9%
2024 72.79 287th 1166 75.4%
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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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Enrollment information for Peachland-Polkton Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 291 140 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1996 291 140 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1997 323 158 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1998 336 171 18 7 1 n/a n/a 0 533
1999 341 187 16 5 1 n/a n/a 0 550
2000 350 209 16 6 3 n/a n/a 0 584
2001 320 194 13 9 4 n/a n/a 0 540
2002 334 182 15 12 3 n/a n/a 0 546
2003 334 182 15 12 3 n/a n/a 0 546
2004 349 179 17 17 0 n/a n/a 0 562
2005 339 165 17 22 0 n/a n/a 0 543
2006 330 159 18 19 0 n/a n/a 0 526
2007 326 145 14 19 1 n/a n/a 7 512
2008 331 167 14 17 0 n/a n/a 6 535
2009 326 163 16 24 0 n/a n/a 0 529
2010 283 182 12 32 2 n/a n/a 0 511
2011 282 159 9 26 4 0 22 0 502
2012 285 164 9 19 3 0 15 0 495
2013 291 168 10 21 2 0 14 0 506
2014 299 149 10 23 2 0 17 0 500
2015 302 145 10 24 3 0 11 0 495
2016 266 150 11 20 1 0 15 0 463
2017 274 155 9 28 1 0 23 0 490
2018 249 137 10 33 1 0 21 0 451
2019 224 129 7 38 1 0 20 0 419
2020 224 139 9 35 0 0 23 0 430
2021 198 139 7 33 1 1 26 0 405
2022 182 156 6 34 1 0 18 0 397
2023 189 152 3 47 1 1 22 0 415
2024 211 164 5 57 2 1 24 0 464

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 Peachland-Polkton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 438 33.0 13.3 47.3
1996 438 33.0 13.3 47.3
1997 496 36.0 13.8 39.9
1998 533 39.0 13.7 46.5
1999 550 34.0 16.2 54.4
2000 584 34.0 17.2 56.2
2001 540 34.0 15.9 n/a
2002 546 34.0 16.1 56.8
2003 546 34.0 16.1 56.8
2004 562 32.0 17.6 58
2005 543 32.0 17.0 63
2006 526 32.0 16.4 60.6
2007 512 n/a n/a 61.8
2008 535 36.1 14.8 57.8
2009 529 35.9 14.7 47.8
2010 511 33.6 15.2 24.1
2011 502 34.1 14.7 0
2012 495 33.2 14.8 65.9
2013 506 33.7 15.0 66.4
2014 500 32.5 15.3 62.6
2015 495 32.0 15.4 66.7
2016 463 30.0 15.4 99.4
2017 490 29.7 16.4 99.4
2018 451 30.6 14.7 99.3
2019 419 28.3 14.7 99.3
2020 430 27.5 15.6 98.6
2021 405 29.4 13.7 99.3
2022 397 27.9 14.1 99.2
2023 415 30.4 13.6 99
2024 464 32.3 14.3 99.4

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 Peachland-Polkton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 438 33.0 13.3 47.3
1996 438 33.0 13.3 47.3
1997 496 36.0 13.8 39.9
1998 533 39.0 13.7 46.5
1999 550 34.0 16.2 54.4
2000 584 34.0 17.2 56.2
2001 540 34.0 15.9 n/a
2002 546 34.0 16.1 56.8
2003 546 34.0 16.1 56.8
2004 562 32.0 17.6 58
2005 543 32.0 17.0 63
2006 526 32.0 16.4 60.6
2007 512 n/a n/a 61.8
2008 535 36.1 14.8 57.8
2009 529 35.9 14.7 47.8
2010 511 33.6 15.2 24.1
2011 502 34.1 14.7 0
2012 495 33.2 14.8 65.9
2013 506 33.7 15.0 66.4
2014 500 32.5 15.3 62.6
2015 495 32.0 15.4 66.7
2016 463 30.0 15.4 99.4
2017 490 29.7 16.4 99.4
2018 451 30.6 14.7 99.3
2019 419 28.3 14.7 99.3
2020 430 27.5 15.6 98.6
2021 405 29.4 13.7 99.3
2022 397 27.9 14.1 99.2
2023 415 30.4 13.6 99
2024 464 32.3 14.3 99.4

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Peachland-Polkton Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,480 (13.7%) $9,311 (86.3%) $10,790

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Peachland-Polkton Elementary

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 205th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 414th of 1502 Elementary schools
 13.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Peachland-Polkton Elementary)88.283.6
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Anson County Schools)54.451.8
 2.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Peachland-Polkton Elementary)77.947.5
 30.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Anson County Schools)4934.7
 14.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Peachland-Polkton Elementary)74.673.8
 0.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Anson County Schools)40.443.3
 2.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Peachland-Polkton Elementary)73.261.5
 11.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Anson County Schools)48.944.6
 4.3%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Peachland-Polkton Elementary)69.965.6
 4.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Anson County Schools)52.342
 10.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Peachland-Polkton Elementary)68.945
 23.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Anson County Schools)47.132.9
 14.2%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Peachland-Polkton Elementary)8075
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Anson County Schools)67.652
 15.6%
   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 Students419415
 1%
African American129152
 17.8%
American Indian11
Asian73
 57.1%
Hispanic3847
 23.7%
Pacific Islander01
White224189
 15.6%
Two or More Races2022
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.3%99%
 0.2%


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Students at Peachland-Polkton Elementary are 45% White, 35% African American, 12% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 464 students attended Peachland-Polkton Elementary.

Peachland-Polkton Elementary ranks 374th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Peachland-Polkton Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Anson Middle
High : Anson County Early College High
High : Anson High School


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