Is Atlantic Elementary a good school?

Yes. Atlantic Elementary ranks in the top 8.8% of North Carolina elementary schools.

How many students attend Atlantic Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 88 students attended Atlantic Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Atlantic Elementary?

Students at Atlantic Elementary are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Atlantic Elementary attend?

Students who attend Atlantic Elementary usually go on to attend: High : East Carteret High

Atlantic Elementary School in Atlantic NC

Performance Trends

Compare Details Atlantic Elementary ranks better than 91.2% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Carteret County Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.73. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Atlantic Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Carteret County Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (95.5%), Hispanic (2.3%), African American (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 96.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Carteret County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Atlantic Elementary is 10.7, which is the 2^nd best among 8 elementary schools in the Carteret County Public Schools District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Atlantic Elementary is $17,133, which is the highest among 9 elementary schools in the Carteret County Public Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Atlantic Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Atlantic Elementary 132^nd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Atlantic Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Carteret County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Carteret County Public Schools 35^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Atlantic Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2006	66.28	408^th	1276	68.0%
2007	75.63	246^th	1293	81.0%
2008	78.63	209^th	1324	84.2%
2009	76.37	271^st	1354	80.0%
2010	71.17	374^th	1363	72.6%
2011	78.01	236^th	1381	82.9%
2012	76.08	275^th	1388	80.2%
2013	67.57	404^th	1403	71.2%
2014	69.57	401^st	1390	71.2%
2015	73.45	352^nd	1440	75.6%
2016	71.76	364^th	1425	74.5%
2017	81.77	195^th	1429	86.4%
2018	72.02	364^th	1434	74.6%
2019	71.59	378^th	1473	74.3%
2021	93.44	76^th	1489	94.9%
2022	79.52	251^st	1514	83.4%
2023	81.48	211^th	1502	86.0%
2024	88.73	132^nd	1505	91.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Atlantic Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	94.84	15^th	1361	98.9%
2024	96.31	18^th	1450	98.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Atlantic Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	76.86	257^th	1413	81.8%

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Rank History for White students at Atlantic Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	56.69	526^th	1178	55.3%
2019	60.94	450^th	1183	62.0%
2021	76.07	237^th	1172	79.8%
2022	56.55	515^th	1194	56.9%
2023	61.60	437^th	1183	63.1%
2024	81.09	179^th	1166	84.6%

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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.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Atlantic Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	178	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	179
1989	165	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	166
1990	161	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	161
1991	173	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	173
1992	164	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	166
1993	162	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	16	178
1994	170	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	16	186
1995	194	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	194
1996	194	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	194
1997	206	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	206
1998	204	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	204
1999	196	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	196
2000	192	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	192
2001	192	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	192
2002	171	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	173
2003	171	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	173
2004	166	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	168
2005	166	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	169
2006	159	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	163
2007	154	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	2	158
2008	143	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	3	148
2009	127	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	131
2010	121	2	0	6	n/a	n/a	0	129
2011	121	0	0	7	0	0	0	128
2012	112	0	0	8	0	0	0	120
2013	101	0	0	7	0	1	0	109
2014	83	0	0	7	0	1	0	91
2015	85	0	0	7	0	1	0	93
2016	75	0	0	6	0	3	0	84
2017	77	0	0	5	0	4	0	86
2018	79	0	1	8	0	3	0	91
2019	77	0	0	5	0	4	0	86
2020	78	0	0	6	0	2	0	86
2021	77	1	0	5	0	1	0	84
2022	79	1	0	4	0	1	0	85
2023	84	1	0	2	0	1	0	88

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Atlantic Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	179	8.0	22.3	23.5
1989	166	8.0	20.7	34.9
1990	161	8.0	20.1	34.8
1991	173	8.0	21.6	32.4
1992	166	8.0	20.7	21.1
1993	178	13.0	13.7	30.9
1994	186	13.0	14.3	36.5
1995	194	15.0	12.9	38.7
1996	194	15.0	12.9	38.7
1997	206	18.0	11.4	32
1998	204	22.0	9.3	33.8
1999	196	13.0	15.1	49
2000	192	16.0	12.0	42.7
2001	192	16.0	12.0	43.8
2002	173	16.0	10.8	43.9
2003	173	16.0	10.8	43.9
2004	168	16.0	10.5	50.6
2005	169	16.0	10.6	43.8
2006	163	16.0	10.2	46
2007	158	n/a	n/a	44.2
2008	148	13.4	11.0	40.7
2009	131	13.4	9.8	41.2
2010	129	14.2	9.0	47.3
2011	128	11.9	10.7	46.1
2012	120	12.2	9.7	51.7
2013	109	13.5	8.0	52.3
2014	91	13.5	6.7	61.5
2015	93	13.0	7.1	52.7
2016	84	10.0	8.4	54.8
2017	86	8.9	9.5	54.7
2018	91	9.9	9.1	62.6
2019	86	9.6	8.9	76.7
2020	86	9.1	9.3	96.5
2021	84	9.0	9.2	96.4
2022	85	9.8	8.6	96.5
2023	88	8.2	10.7	96.6

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 Atlantic Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	179	8.0	22.3	23.5
1989	166	8.0	20.7	34.9
1990	161	8.0	20.1	34.8
1991	173	8.0	21.6	32.4
1992	166	8.0	20.7	21.1
1993	178	13.0	13.7	30.9
1994	186	13.0	14.3	36.5
1995	194	15.0	12.9	38.7
1996	194	15.0	12.9	38.7
1997	206	18.0	11.4	32
1998	204	22.0	9.3	33.8
1999	196	13.0	15.1	49
2000	192	16.0	12.0	42.7
2001	192	16.0	12.0	43.8
2002	173	16.0	10.8	43.9
2003	173	16.0	10.8	43.9
2004	168	16.0	10.5	50.6
2005	169	16.0	10.6	43.8
2006	163	16.0	10.2	46
2007	158	n/a	n/a	44.2
2008	148	13.4	11.0	40.7
2009	131	13.4	9.8	41.2
2010	129	14.2	9.0	47.3
2011	128	11.9	10.7	46.1
2012	120	12.2	9.7	51.7
2013	109	13.5	8.0	52.3
2014	91	13.5	6.7	61.5
2015	93	13.0	7.1	52.7
2016	84	10.0	8.4	54.8
2017	86	8.9	9.5	54.7
2018	91	9.9	9.1	62.6
2019	86	9.6	8.9	76.7
2020	86	9.1	9.3	96.5
2021	84	9.0	9.2	96.4
2022	85	9.8	8.6	96.5
2023	88	8.2	10.7	96.6

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 Atlantic Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,662 (9.7%)	$15,471 (90.3%)	$17,133

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Atlantic Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 378^th of 1473 Elementary schools	Ranks 211^th of 1502 Elementary schools	11.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Atlantic Elementary)	72.7	66.7	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Carteret County Public Schools)	73.3	70.4	2.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	64.3	61.1	3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Atlantic Elementary)	72.7	60	12.7%
3rd Grade Reading (Carteret County Public Schools)	66.5	60	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)	56.8	48	8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Atlantic Elementary)	92.3	81.3	11%
4th Grade Mathematics (Carteret County Public Schools)	69.8	67.8	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
4th Grade Reading (Atlantic Elementary)	76.9	68.8	8.1%
4th Grade Reading (Carteret County Public Schools)	68.1	62.2	5.9%
4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Atlantic Elementary)	63.6	78.6	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (Carteret County Public Schools)	71.2	72.7	1.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	60.2	55.9	4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Atlantic Elementary)	36.4	64.3	27.9%
5th Grade Reading (Carteret County Public Schools)	68.2	59.7	8.5%
5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	54.6	48	6.6%
5th Grade Science (Atlantic Elementary)	81.8	78.6	3.2%
5th Grade Science (Carteret County Public Schools)	79.4	77.1	2.3%
5th Grade Science (North Carolina)	72.6	65.3	7.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	86	88	2.3%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	2	60%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	77	84	9.1%
Two or More Races	4	1	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	76.7%	96.6%	19.8%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)						EOG Reading (2024)						EOG Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Atlantic Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	151 School Drive	Atlantic	28511	Carteret County	Carteret County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 225-3961	88	8	10.7	96.6%	84 (95.5%)	1 (1.1%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	88.7	132^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	91.2%		81.5	211^th of 1502 public elementary schools	86.0%	79	100.0	81.3	82.4				70.0	68.8	58.8				94.1		$17,133	$1,662	$15,471
Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	174 Marshallberg Road	Smyrna	28579	Carteret County	Carteret County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 729-2301	249	24	10.5	98.8%	232 (93.2%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)	66.5	464^th of 1505 public elementary schools	69.2%		77.5	281^st of 1502 public elementary schools	81.3%	183	92.9	45.5	75.0	43.6	40.8	53.5	85.7	72.7	60.0	56.4	49.0	60.5	85.0	76.7	$11,100	$1,229	$9,871
Harkers Island Elementary	Public	K-5	1163 Island Road	Harkers Island	28531	Carteret County	Carteret County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 728-3755	117	9	12.4	97.4%	107 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.1%)	69.8	407^th of 1505 public elementary schools	73.0%		73.6	352^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	76.6%	55	75.0	81.3	63.6				55.0	68.8	45.5				72.7		$13,268	$1,408	$11,860
Tiller School	Public, Charter	K-5	1950 Live Oak Street	Beaufort	28516	Carteret County	Tiller School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(252) 728-1995	195	17	11.4		150 (76.9%)	14 (7.2%)	13 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (9.2%)	73.8	348^th of 1505 public elementary schools	76.9%		60.3	576^th of 1502 public elementary schools	61.7%	228	75.0	51.6	71.0				65.6	67.7	77.4				64.5

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