Central Elementary

Summary:

Central Elementary is a public elementary school located in Barco, North Carolina, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 278 students. The school is part of the Currituck County Schools district, which is ranked 48 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Despite being part of a relatively high-performing district, Central Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of North Carolina elementary schools, with a ranking between 591 and 1095 out of 1,505 schools over the past 10 years. Its SchoolDigger rating has also fluctuated between 1 and 3 stars out of 5, indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in the state. The school's performance is particularly low for male students, White students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with rankings in the bottom 25% of North Carolina elementary schools for these subgroups. Central Elementary's proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science are significantly lower than the Currituck County Schools district and the state average.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Currituck County Schools district, Central Elementary significantly underperforms. For example, Moyock Elementary and Knotts Island Elementary, which are also part of the same district, have consistently higher test scores and rankings, with Moyock Elementary ranking in the top 25% of North Carolina elementary schools. The school's high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients and relatively low student-teacher ratio may be contributing factors to its underperformance, and further investigation into the school's resources, teaching practices, and student support services could provide insights into ways to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 504 Shortcut Road
       Barco, NC  27917


(252) 453-0010

District: Currituck County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1095th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,758 Help


Students who attend Central Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Currituck County Middle
High:    Currituck County High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  278

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.1%
Two or more races:
15.8%
Hispanic:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Elementary ranks worse than 72.8% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Currituck County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.17. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.1%), two or more races (15.8%), Hispanic (9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Elementary is 14.1, which is the 3rd best among 6 elementary schools in the Currituck County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Elementary is $12,758, which is the 2nd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Currituck County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Elementary 1095th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Central Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Currituck County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Currituck County Schools 48th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 76.31 226th 1276 82.3%
2007 68.52 381st 1293 70.5%
2008 64.13 466th 1324 64.8%
2009 74.99 291st 1354 78.5%
2010 61.57 581st 1363 57.4%
2011 71.67 371st 1381 73.1%
2012 62.01 561st 1388 59.6%
2013 34.97 949th 1403 32.4%
2014 33.42 963rd 1390 30.7%
2015 47.12 796th 1440 44.7%
2016 27.49 1111th 1425 22.0%
2017 43.74 860th 1429 39.8%
2018 59.03 593rd 1434 58.6%
2019 54.06 691st 1473 53.1%
2021 59.44 591st 1489 60.3%
2022 40.55 909th 1514 40.0%
2023 44.52 856th 1502 43.0%
2024 30.17 1095th 1505 27.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.87 956th 1332 28.2%
2019 47.98 724th 1361 46.8%
2023 45.56 804th 1437 44.1%
2024 22.39 1265th 1450 12.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.81 592nd 1405 57.9%
2019 35.94 975th 1424 31.5%
2021 59.77 527th 1440 63.4%
2022 51.84 688th 1458 52.8%
2023 54.19 654th 1459 55.2%
2024 28.60 1106th 1455 24.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 15.54 80th 85 5.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.27 589th 1413 58.3%
2019 67.72 416th 1430 70.9%
2021 55.23 606th 1444 58.0%
2022 33.29 1015th 1464 30.7%
2023 33.43 1027th 1461 29.7%
2024 34.58 998th 1464 31.8%
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Rank History for White students at Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.21 662nd 1178 43.8%
2019 28.89 946th 1183 20.0%
2021 35.88 784th 1172 33.1%
2022 19.37 1052nd 1194 11.9%
2023 21.98 1015th 1183 14.2%
2024 14.21 1102nd 1166 5.5%
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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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by a parent
Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Open Quote Though this school has a high number of free and reduce lunch, the students meet expected growth in testing. The staff is very loving and spends a lot of time with students. They have an innovative leadership program which started here and is spreading to other schools. They strongly encourage parent involvement and sincerely focus on the individual needs of students. Don't let the numbers discourage you because there is more to learning than just testing. This school has it! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Central Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 414 66 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1989 257 65 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 325
1990 267 63 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1991 289 62 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1992 282 67 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1993 282 77 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1994 282 57 0 6 1 n/a n/a 18 364
1995 294 61 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1996 294 61 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1997 309 70 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1998 291 83 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 380
1999 199 60 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 264
2000 176 68 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 249
2001 186 54 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 244
2002 170 36 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 211
2003 170 36 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 211
2004 171 31 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 209
2005 197 34 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2006 215 39 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2007 245 25 1 14 0 n/a n/a 13 298
2008 226 30 1 13 0 n/a n/a 9 279
2009 122 27 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 164
2010 162 32 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 210
2011 140 15 1 26 0 0 18 0 200
2012 156 19 1 31 1 0 18 0 226
2013 123 17 1 28 1 0 14 0 184
2014 115 16 1 28 0 0 11 0 171
2015 130 13 1 29 0 0 11 0 184
2016 139 25 1 25 0 0 12 0 202
2017 148 16 1 21 0 0 12 0 198
2018 155 16 1 18 0 0 22 0 212
2019 174 15 0 20 0 0 23 0 232
2020 183 12 0 13 0 0 28 0 236
2021 179 17 0 16 0 0 32 0 244
2022 188 17 0 25 1 0 40 0 271
2023 192 16 0 25 1 0 44 0 278

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 Central Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 483 30.0 16.1 28
1989 325 30.0 10.8 62.5
1990 332 30.0 11.0 65.7
1991 353 30.0 11.7 61.8
1992 354 23.0 15.3 27.1
1993 366 22.0 16.6 30.9
1994 364 33.0 11.0 27.2
1995 359 31.0 11.6 26.2
1996 359 31.0 11.6 26.2
1997 383 31.0 12.4 29.2
1998 380 32.0 11.9 29.7
1999 264 23.0 11.5 56.1
2000 249 28.0 8.9 39.8
2001 244 30.0 8.1 37.7
2002 211 26.0 8.1 38.9
2003 211 26.0 8.1 38.9
2004 209 26.0 8.0 48.8
2005 240 26.0 9.2 41.3
2006 266 26.0 10.2 38.3
2007 298 n/a n/a 38.2
2008 279 21.7 12.9 38.5
2009 164 20.7 7.9 56.7
2010 210 18.0 11.7 48.1
2011 200 19.6 10.1 37.5
2012 226 16.5 13.6 50
2013 184 18.6 9.8 61.4
2014 171 18.0 9.5 60.2
2015 184 17.0 10.8 52.2
2016 202 16.0 12.6 59.9
2017 198 17.0 11.6 49.5
2018 212 18.0 11.7 42.9
2019 232 18.3 12.6 34.9
2020 236 19.3 12.2 34.7
2021 244 22.6 10.7 27
2022 271 21.6 12.5 27.7
2023 278 19.6 14.1 36

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 Central Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 483 30.0 16.1 28
1989 325 30.0 10.8 62.5
1990 332 30.0 11.0 65.7
1991 353 30.0 11.7 61.8
1992 354 23.0 15.3 27.1
1993 366 22.0 16.6 30.9
1994 364 33.0 11.0 27.2
1995 359 31.0 11.6 26.2
1996 359 31.0 11.6 26.2
1997 383 31.0 12.4 29.2
1998 380 32.0 11.9 29.7
1999 264 23.0 11.5 56.1
2000 249 28.0 8.9 39.8
2001 244 30.0 8.1 37.7
2002 211 26.0 8.1 38.9
2003 211 26.0 8.1 38.9
2004 209 26.0 8.0 48.8
2005 240 26.0 9.2 41.3
2006 266 26.0 10.2 38.3
2007 298 n/a n/a 38.2
2008 279 21.7 12.9 38.5
2009 164 20.7 7.9 56.7
2010 210 18.0 11.7 48.1
2011 200 19.6 10.1 37.5
2012 226 16.5 13.6 50
2013 184 18.6 9.8 61.4
2014 171 18.0 9.5 60.2
2015 184 17.0 10.8 52.2
2016 202 16.0 12.6 59.9
2017 198 17.0 11.6 49.5
2018 212 18.0 11.7 42.9
2019 232 18.3 12.6 34.9
2020 236 19.3 12.2 34.7
2021 244 22.6 10.7 27
2022 271 21.6 12.5 27.7
2023 278 19.6 14.1 36

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 Central Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,371 (10.7%) $11,388 (89.3%) $12,758

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 691st of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 856th of 1502 Elementary schools
 10.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)6848.8
 19.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Currituck County Schools)78.778.6
 0.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Central Elementary)6046.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Currituck County Schools)6158.8
 2.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)66.731
 35.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Currituck County Schools)64.256.9
 7.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Central Elementary)61.955.2
 6.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Currituck County Schools)63.759.1
 4.6%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary)63.353.8
 9.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Currituck County Schools)63.464.6
 1.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Central Elementary)46.757.7
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Currituck County Schools)54.952.2
 2.7%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Central Elementary)66.765.4
 1.3%
   5th Grade Science (Currituck County Schools)69.971.5
 1.6%
   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 Students232278
 19.8%
African American1516
 6.7%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic2025
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White174192
 10.3%
Two or More Races2344
 91.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.9%36%
 1.1%


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Central Elementary ranks 1095th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Central Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Currituck County Middle
High : Currituck County High

Students at Central Elementary are 69% White, 16% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 6% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 278 students attended Central Elementary.


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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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