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Banoak Elementary

Summary:

Banoak Elementary is a public elementary school in Vale, North Carolina, serving 291 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Catawba County Schools district, which is ranked 71 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Banoak Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the state and district averages, particularly in mathematics and science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 83.3% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 65% for the Catawba County Schools district and 62.7% for the state. The school's male students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds also perform significantly better than their counterparts across North Carolina. However, the school's student population is predominantly white, which does not reflect the racial diversity of the surrounding area, and the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has been steadily increasing, suggesting a growing population of students from lower-income families.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Longview Elementary, Childers Elementary, and Southwest Primary, Banoak Elementary generally outperforms its peers in academic achievement, particularly in mathematics and science. This could provide opportunities for collaboration and the sharing of best practices. However, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 421 out of 1,505 schools in 2023-2024 to 775 out of 1,502 schools in 2022-2023, indicating a need to understand the factors contributing to these changes to maintain a consistent and high-performing status.


Detail:

Public K-6

 7651 W NC 10 Hwy
       Vale, NC  28168-8804

(704) 462-2849

District: Catawba County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
421st of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,603 Help


Students who attend Banoak Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Jacobs Fork Middle
High:    Fred T Foard High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  291

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.1%
Two or more races:
7.9%
Hispanic:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Banoak Elementary ranks better than 72% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 5th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Catawba County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.25. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Banoak Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Catawba County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (80.1%), two or more races (7.9%), Hispanic (6.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Banoak Elementary is 14.8. 10 elementary schools in the Catawba County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Banoak Elementary is $9,603, which is the 8th highest among 16 elementary schools in the Catawba County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Banoak Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Banoak Elementary 421st of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Banoak Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Catawba County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Catawba County Schools 71st of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Banoak Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Banoak Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 57.67 578th 1276 54.7%
2007 62.27 501st 1293 61.3%
2008 57.37 593rd 1324 55.2%
2009 65.27 502nd 1354 62.9%
2010 60.40 607th 1363 55.5%
2011 69.17 431st 1381 68.8%
2012 70.12 404th 1388 70.9%
2013 67.10 409th 1403 70.8%
2014 61.09 522nd 1390 62.4%
2015 67.77 454th 1440 68.5%
2016 48.82 756th 1425 46.9%
2017 50.42 738th 1429 48.4%
2018 52.41 704th 1434 50.9%
2019 50.20 764th 1473 48.1%
2021 63.90 501st 1489 66.4%
2022 51.47 716th 1514 52.7%
2023 49.68 775th 1502 48.4%
2024 69.25 421st 1505 72.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Banoak Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.72 403rd 1332 69.7%
2019 59.10 500th 1361 63.3%
2021 67.02 300th 1329 77.4%
2022 44.69 759th 1366 44.4%
2023 42.83 858th 1437 40.3%
2024 72.07 285th 1450 80.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Banoak Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.53 793rd 1405 43.6%
2019 49.27 751st 1424 47.3%
2021 58.85 548th 1440 61.9%
2022 39.01 901st 1458 38.2%
2023 48.22 771st 1459 47.2%
2024 64.50 463rd 1455 68.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Banoak Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.39 767th 1413 45.7%
2019 48.97 765th 1430 46.5%
2021 70.07 387th 1444 73.2%
2022 67.32 432nd 1464 70.5%
2023 50.11 745th 1461 49.0%
2024 70.26 385th 1464 73.7%
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Rank History for White students at Banoak Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.89 926th 1178 21.4%
2019 28.77 951st 1183 19.6%
2021 48.15 600th 1172 48.8%
2022 31.23 901st 1194 24.5%
2023 24.21 998th 1183 15.6%
2024 46.39 670th 1166 42.5%
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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 Banoak Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 302 29 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1989 316 24 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1990 314 21 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1991 311 19 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1992 309 18 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1993 334 18 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1994 333 17 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1995 301 26 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1996 301 26 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1997 320 25 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1998 314 22 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1999 327 35 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2000 334 44 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2001 329 38 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2002 325 35 15 5 0 n/a n/a 0 380
2003 325 35 15 5 0 n/a n/a 0 380
2004 332 31 17 4 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2005 306 39 15 4 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2006 322 32 15 3 0 n/a n/a 0 372
2007 312 19 5 6 0 n/a n/a 13 355
2008 301 18 10 6 0 n/a n/a 14 349
2009 312 41 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2010 294 29 13 11 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2011 289 11 11 16 0 0 8 0 335
2012 294 10 5 15 0 0 6 0 330
2013 275 14 3 15 0 0 4 0 311
2014 269 9 5 13 0 0 11 0 307
2015 264 10 5 16 0 0 9 0 304
2016 247 11 9 10 0 2 11 0 290
2017 260 11 7 7 0 2 9 0 296
2018 264 13 6 13 0 2 11 0 309
2019 255 14 6 18 0 0 17 0 310
2020 254 12 6 17 0 0 18 0 307
2021 226 12 4 18 0 0 17 0 277
2022 232 11 5 15 0 0 21 0 284
2023 233 9 6 20 0 0 23 0 291

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 Banoak Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 334 20.0 16.7 14.7
1989 348 21.0 16.5 27.9
1990 344 21.0 16.3 17.7
1991 338 21.0 16.0 18
1992 333 21.0 15.8 9.6
1993 356 19.0 18.7 13.2
1994 357 21.0 17.0 13.7
1995 336 20.0 16.8 12.8
1996 336 20.0 16.8 12.8
1997 352 20.0 17.6 13.1
1998 345 24.0 14.4 18.3
1999 368 24.0 15.3 28.5
2000 387 24.0 16.1 28.4
2001 377 28.0 13.5 27.1
2002 380 28.0 13.6 39.7
2003 380 28.0 13.6 39.7
2004 384 28.0 13.7 40.6
2005 364 28.0 13.0 42
2006 372 29.0 12.8 48.9
2007 355 n/a n/a 44.4
2008 349 23.4 14.9 48.4
2009 366 22.9 16.0 42.1
2010 347 23.2 14.9 54.5
2011 335 22.3 14.9 51.9
2012 330 20.6 16.0 59.4
2013 311 21.2 14.6 60.8
2014 307 20.7 14.7 61.9
2015 304 23.0 13.2 57.9
2016 290 21.0 13.8 59.7
2017 296 20.2 14.5 57.1
2018 309 20.5 15.0 53.4
2019 310 21.4 14.4 58.4
2020 307 21.5 14.2 54.4
2021 277 21.4 12.8 39.7
2022 284 20.4 13.8 45.1
2023 291 19.6 14.8 57.4

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 Banoak Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 334 20.0 16.7 14.7
1989 348 21.0 16.5 27.9
1990 344 21.0 16.3 17.7
1991 338 21.0 16.0 18
1992 333 21.0 15.8 9.6
1993 356 19.0 18.7 13.2
1994 357 21.0 17.0 13.7
1995 336 20.0 16.8 12.8
1996 336 20.0 16.8 12.8
1997 352 20.0 17.6 13.1
1998 345 24.0 14.4 18.3
1999 368 24.0 15.3 28.5
2000 387 24.0 16.1 28.4
2001 377 28.0 13.5 27.1
2002 380 28.0 13.6 39.7
2003 380 28.0 13.6 39.7
2004 384 28.0 13.7 40.6
2005 364 28.0 13.0 42
2006 372 29.0 12.8 48.9
2007 355 n/a n/a 44.4
2008 349 23.4 14.9 48.4
2009 366 22.9 16.0 42.1
2010 347 23.2 14.9 54.5
2011 335 22.3 14.9 51.9
2012 330 20.6 16.0 59.4
2013 311 21.2 14.6 60.8
2014 307 20.7 14.7 61.9
2015 304 23.0 13.2 57.9
2016 290 21.0 13.8 59.7
2017 296 20.2 14.5 57.1
2018 309 20.5 15.0 53.4
2019 310 21.4 14.4 58.4
2020 307 21.5 14.2 54.4
2021 277 21.4 12.8 39.7
2022 284 20.4 13.8 45.1
2023 291 19.6 14.8 57.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Banoak Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,411 (14.7%) $8,191 (85.3%) $9,602

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Banoak 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 764th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 775th of 1502 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Banoak Elementary)62.557.5
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Catawba County Schools)63.665
 1.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Banoak Elementary)54.245
 9.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Catawba County Schools)54.142.5
 11.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Banoak Elementary)78.455.3
 23.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Catawba County Schools)58.858.5
 0.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Banoak Elementary)62.259.6
 2.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Catawba County Schools)59.255.9
 3.3%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Banoak Elementary)35.344
 8.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Catawba County Schools)61.759.3
 2.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Banoak Elementary)56.940
 16.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Catawba County Schools)58.747.3
 11.4%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Banoak Elementary)66.762
 4.7%
   5th Grade Science (Catawba County Schools)80.368.8
 11.5%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Banoak Elementary)5057.1
 7.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Catawba County Schools)67.564.7
 2.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Banoak Elementary)73.758.8
 14.9%
   6th Grade Reading (Catawba County Schools)67.355.7
 11.6%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students310291
 6.1%
African American149
 35.7%
American Indian00
Asian66
Hispanic1820
 11.1%
Pacific Islander00
White255233
 8.6%
Two or More Races1723
 35.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.4%57.4%
 1%

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Banoak Elementary ranks 421st of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Banoak Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jacobs Fork Middle
High : Fred T Foard High

In the 2022-23 school year, 291 students attended Banoak Elementary.

Students at Banoak Elementary are 80% White, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Asian.


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