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West Bertie Elementary

Summary:

West Bertie Elementary is a public elementary school in Kelford, North Carolina, serving 192 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Bertie County Schools district. The school faces several challenges, including a high-poverty student population, fluctuating academic performance, and a declining enrollment trend.

West Bertie Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (over 90%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have a more diverse student population. The school has shown mixed academic performance, outperforming the district and state in some subject areas and grade levels, but underperforming in others. For example, the school's 3rd-grade math proficiency rate was 78.9%, significantly higher than the district (59.8%) and state (62.7%) averages, but its 5th-grade reading proficiency rate was only 38.5%, lower than the district (54.3%) and state (50.3%) averages. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 945 out of 1,505 North Carolina elementary schools in 2023-2024 (rated 2 out of 5 stars) to as low as 1,365 out of 1,390 in 2013-2014 (rated 0 out of 5 stars).

West Bertie Elementary has an extremely high percentage of students (over 96%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school's per-student spending of $11,738 in 2018-2019 was higher than the state average, suggesting that the school is receiving additional resources to support its students. When compared to other nearby schools, such as Aulander Elementary and Bearfield Primary, West Bertie Elementary has shown both strengths and weaknesses, outperforming these schools in some academic areas but underperforming in others.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3734 Governors Road
       Kelford, NC  27847

(252) 344-7621

District: Bertie County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
945th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,738 Help


Students who attend West Bertie Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Bertie Middle
High:    Bertie Early College High
    Bertie High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  192

Racial breakdown:

African American:
91.1%
Hispanic:
3.1%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Bertie Elementary ranks worse than 62.8% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Bertie County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.32. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (91.1%), Hispanic (3.1%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Bertie County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Bertie Elementary is 15, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Bertie County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Bertie Elementary is $11,738. 2 elementary schools in the Bertie County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Bertie Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks West Bertie Elementary 945th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See West Bertie Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Bertie County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Bertie County Schools 144th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Bertie Elementary

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Rank History for all students at West Bertie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 13.29 1189th 1276 6.8%
2007 4.10 1277th 1293 1.2%
2008 14.72 1190th 1324 10.1%
2009 12.34 1241st 1354 8.3%
2010 29.98 1058th 1363 22.4%
2011 17.91 1228th 1381 11.1%
2012 24.32 1164th 1388 16.1%
2013 9.27 1332nd 1403 5.1%
2014 4.28 1365th 1390 1.8%
2015 19.24 1231st 1440 14.5%
2016 14.55 1276th 1425 10.5%
2017 31.31 1056th 1429 26.1%
2018 49.91 751st 1434 47.6%
2019 24.42 1197th 1473 18.7%
2021 16.92 1269th 1489 14.8%
2022 29.44 1098th 1514 27.5%
2023 52.31 728th 1502 51.5%
2024 39.32 945th 1505 37.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Bertie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.94 325th 1332 75.6%
2019 46.64 759th 1361 44.2%
2021 29.57 975th 1329 26.6%
2022 36.54 908th 1366 33.5%
2023 67.20 372nd 1437 74.1%
2024 47.97 753rd 1450 48.1%
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Rank History for Female students at West Bertie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.46 682nd 1405 51.5%
2019 28.81 1097th 1424 23.0%
2021 20.79 1176th 1440 18.3%
2022 37.76 933rd 1458 36.0%
2023 51.03 717th 1459 50.9%
2024 33.63 1029th 1455 29.3%
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Rank History for Male students at West Bertie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.24 805th 1413 43.0%
2019 24.36 1177th 1430 17.7%
2021 18.35 1207th 1444 16.4%
2022 27.84 1099th 1464 24.9%
2023 52.39 701st 1461 52.0%
2024 50.98 732nd 1464 50.0%
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Rank History for African American students at West Bertie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.53 134th 927 85.5%
2019 51.05 423rd 949 55.4%
2021 41.42 483rd 896 46.1%
2022 53.30 362nd 927 60.9%
2023 74.62 159th 933 83.0%
2024 60.77 277th 924 70.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American 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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Enrollment information for West Bertie Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 83 596 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 680
1989 75 579 0 1 0 n/a n/a 17 672
1990 63 597 0 0 1 n/a n/a 17 678
1991 65 565 0 0 1 n/a n/a 22 653
1992 41 449 0 2 0 n/a n/a 17 509
1993 52 435 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 490
1994 54 458 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 517
1995 49 452 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 509
1996 49 452 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 509
1997 46 442 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 494
1998 43 444 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 494
1999 30 439 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 477
2000 35 451 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2001 25 452 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 481
2002 15 444 0 6 4 n/a n/a 0 469
2003 15 444 0 6 4 n/a n/a 0 469
2004 15 398 0 6 3 n/a n/a 0 422
2005 17 406 0 8 6 n/a n/a 0 437
2006 18 342 0 4 7 n/a n/a 0 371
2007 25 383 0 15 6 n/a n/a 1 430
2008 24 379 0 13 5 n/a n/a 0 421
2009 26 344 0 17 4 n/a n/a 0 391
2010 22 371 0 16 3 n/a n/a 0 412
2011 22 356 0 18 3 0 2 0 401
2012 21 321 0 19 5 0 0 0 366
2013 15 333 0 21 4 0 0 0 373
2014 8 293 0 10 1 0 6 0 318
2015 8 270 0 15 1 0 5 0 299
2016 7 248 1 17 1 0 8 0 282
2017 8 257 1 16 1 0 6 0 289
2018 9 211 1 12 1 0 7 0 241
2019 9 230 1 11 1 0 6 0 258
2020 12 220 1 11 0 0 7 0 251
2021 5 180 1 9 0 0 7 0 202
2022 4 180 1 6 0 0 8 0 199
2023 5 175 0 6 0 0 6 0 192

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 West Bertie Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 680 30.0 22.6 64.1
1989 672 30.0 22.4 78.4
1990 678 36.0 18.8 82.4
1991 653 36.0 18.1 85.6
1992 509 36.0 14.1 42.4
1993 490 28.0 17.5 75.3
1994 517 24.0 21.5 68.1
1995 509 28.0 18.2 74.3
1996 509 28.0 18.2 74.3
1997 494 26.0 19.0 71.3
1998 494 28.0 17.6 68.4
1999 477 28.0 17.0 89.1
2000 489 28.0 17.5 85.3
2001 481 28.0 17.2 n/a
2002 469 24.0 19.5 94.2
2003 469 24.0 19.5 94.2
2004 422 24.0 17.6 91.5
2005 437 24.0 18.2 93.8
2006 371 24.0 15.5 n/a
2007 430 n/a n/a 79.5
2008 421 24.6 17.1 n/a
2009 391 24.7 15.8 n/a
2010 412 23.8 17.3 82.3
2011 401 22.8 17.5 89
2012 366 23.6 15.5 95.1
2013 373 23.5 15.8 92.8
2014 318 23.0 13.8 99.1
2015 299 20.0 14.9 99
2016 282 20.0 14.1 98.9
2017 289 17.0 17.0 90.3
2018 241 15.0 16.0 98.8
2019 258 16.0 16.1 98.8
2020 251 16.0 15.6 98.8
2021 202 16.0 12.6 98.5
2022 199 14.0 14.2 98.5
2023 192 12.7 15.0 96.9

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 West Bertie Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 680 30.0 22.6 64.1
1989 672 30.0 22.4 78.4
1990 678 36.0 18.8 82.4
1991 653 36.0 18.1 85.6
1992 509 36.0 14.1 42.4
1993 490 28.0 17.5 75.3
1994 517 24.0 21.5 68.1
1995 509 28.0 18.2 74.3
1996 509 28.0 18.2 74.3
1997 494 26.0 19.0 71.3
1998 494 28.0 17.6 68.4
1999 477 28.0 17.0 89.1
2000 489 28.0 17.5 85.3
2001 481 28.0 17.2 n/a
2002 469 24.0 19.5 94.2
2003 469 24.0 19.5 94.2
2004 422 24.0 17.6 91.5
2005 437 24.0 18.2 93.8
2006 371 24.0 15.5 n/a
2007 430 n/a n/a 79.5
2008 421 24.6 17.1 n/a
2009 391 24.7 15.8 n/a
2010 412 23.8 17.3 82.3
2011 401 22.8 17.5 89
2012 366 23.6 15.5 95.1
2013 373 23.5 15.8 92.8
2014 318 23.0 13.8 99.1
2015 299 20.0 14.9 99
2016 282 20.0 14.1 98.9
2017 289 17.0 17.0 90.3
2018 241 15.0 16.0 98.8
2019 258 16.0 16.1 98.8
2020 251 16.0 15.6 98.8
2021 202 16.0 12.6 98.5
2022 199 14.0 14.2 98.5
2023 192 12.7 15.0 96.9

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 West Bertie Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,801 (15.3%) $9,937 (84.7%) $11,738

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Bertie 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 1197th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 728th of 1502 Elementary schools
 32.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Bertie Elementary)38.569.7
 31.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bertie County Schools)47.551.9
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (West Bertie Elementary)28.245.5
 17.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Bertie County Schools)3830.4
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Bertie Elementary)44.454.2
 9.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bertie County Schools)49.156.1
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (West Bertie Elementary)46.762.5
 15.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Bertie County Schools)46.660.7
 14.1%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Bertie Elementary)3951.9
 12.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Bertie County Schools)53.653.8
 0.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (West Bertie Elementary)48.833.3
 15.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Bertie County Schools)51.239.3
 11.9%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (West Bertie Elementary)70.766.7
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Bertie County Schools)73.265
 8.2%
   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 Students258192
 25.6%
African American230175
 23.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic116
 45.5%
Pacific Islander00
White95
 44.4%
Two or More Races66
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.8%96.9%
 2%

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West Bertie Elementary ranks 945th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at West Bertie Elementary are 91% African American, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% White.

Students who attend West Bertie Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bertie Middle
High : Bertie Early College High
High : Bertie High

In the 2022-23 school year, 192 students attended West Bertie Elementary.


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