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Knotts Island Elementary

Summary:

Knotts Island Elementary is a public elementary school in Knotts Island, North Carolina, serving 108 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Currituck County Schools district, which is ranked 48 out of 242 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Knotts Island Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in Mathematics and Science, with 92.3% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in these subjects, compared to 61.5% and 73.5% for the district, and 58.1% and 66.2% for the state. However, the school's Reading performance is more mixed, with 3rd-grade reading proficiency rates below the district and state, but 4th and 5th-grade reading proficiency rates exceeding them. The school's student population is predominantly white (80.56%), higher than the nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. Knotts Island Elementary also has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (19.51% to 28.43%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 12.41% to 48.99%.

Interestingly, Knotts Island Elementary has a higher per-student spending of $18,970, compared to the nearby schools, which range from $8,539 to $12,758 per student. This additional funding may contribute to the school's strong academic performance, as research has shown a correlation between socioeconomic status and educational outcomes. Overall, Knotts Island Elementary stands out as a high-performing school within the Currituck County Schools district, with consistently strong results in Mathematics and Science, and unique demographic and resource allocation characteristics that warrant further exploration.


Detail:

Public K-5

 413 Woodleigh Road
       Knotts Island, NC  27950

(252) 722-0770

District: Currituck County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
207th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,970 Help


Students who attend Knotts Island Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Moyock Middle
High:    Currituck County High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  108

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.6%
Hispanic:
8.3%
Two or more races:
8.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.9% Help


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Compare Details Knotts Island Elementary ranks better than 86.2% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first 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 82.86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Knotts Island Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Currituck County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (80.6%), Hispanic (8.3%), two or more races (8.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Knotts Island Elementary is 12, which is the lowest 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 Knotts Island Elementary is $18,970, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Currituck County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Knotts Island Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Knotts Island Elementary 207th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Knotts Island Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Knotts Island Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Knotts Island Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 72.26 304th 1276 76.2%
2007 69.93 342nd 1293 73.5%
2008 72.10 311th 1324 76.5%
2009 76.07 275th 1354 79.7%
2010 80.35 189th 1363 86.1%
2011 68.19 449th 1381 67.5%
2012 87.58 73rd 1388 94.7%
2013 83.83 173rd 1403 87.7%
2014 84.14 178th 1390 87.2%
2015 68.66 441st 1440 69.4%
2016 65.15 479th 1425 66.4%
2017 84.98 148th 1429 89.6%
2018 64.18 510th 1434 64.4%
2019 77.03 273rd 1473 81.5%
2021 60.99 555th 1489 62.7%
2022 60.68 578th 1514 61.8%
2023 84.25 180th 1502 88.0%
2024 82.86 207th 1505 86.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Knotts Island Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 48.03 747th 1458 48.8%
2023 81.46 194th 1459 86.7%
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Rank History for White students at Knotts Island Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.14 769th 1178 34.7%
2019 59.79 469th 1183 60.4%
2022 13.40 1118th 1194 6.4%
2023 51.48 594th 1183 49.8%
2024 48.65 632nd 1166 45.8%
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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 Knotts Island Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 123 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 125
1989 123 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 123
1990 116 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 117
1991 125 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 126
1992 142 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 142
1993 151 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 152
1994 146 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 148
1995 155 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 158
1996 155 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 158
1997 158 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 161
1998 154 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 158
1999 162 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 165
2000 155 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 159
2001 149 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 155
2002 111 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 114
2003 111 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 114
2004 115 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 120
2005 122 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 125
2006 131 4 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 139
2007 120 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 7 130
2008 117 n/a n/a 1 1 n/a n/a 8 127
2009 116 6 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 124
2010 135 5 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 143
2011 109 0 0 2 0 0 12 0 123
2012 107 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 114
2013 101 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 105
2014 88 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 93
2015 75 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 79
2016 72 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 78
2017 66 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 72
2018 65 0 0 5 0 0 7 0 77
2019 63 0 1 5 0 0 9 0 78
2020 67 0 2 4 1 0 9 0 83
2021 65 0 2 5 1 1 8 0 82
2022 79 0 2 10 1 0 10 0 102
2023 87 0 2 9 1 0 9 0 108

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 Knotts Island Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 125 8.0 15.6 16
1989 123 8.0 15.3 42.3
1990 117 8.0 14.6 36.8
1991 126 8.0 15.7 34.1
1992 142 10.0 14.2 19
1993 152 10.0 15.2 23
1994 148 11.0 13.5 25.7
1995 158 13.0 12.2 25.9
1996 158 13.0 12.2 25.9
1997 161 13.0 12.4 28
1998 158 15.0 10.5 20.3
1999 165 15.0 11.0 32.1
2000 159 15.0 10.6 34
2001 155 17.0 9.1 36.1
2002 114 17.0 6.7 35.1
2003 114 17.0 6.7 35.1
2004 120 17.0 7.1 28.3
2005 125 17.0 7.4 29.6
2006 139 17.0 8.2 31.7
2007 130 n/a n/a 25.2
2008 127 11.4 11.1 27.7
2009 124 9.5 13.1 26.6
2010 143 9.5 15.0 32.2
2011 123 8.5 14.3 39
2012 114 8.0 14.2 41.2
2013 105 8.0 13.1 42.9
2014 93 7.5 12.4 32.3
2015 79 8.0 9.8 48.1
2016 78 8.0 9.7 55.1
2017 72 7.3 9.8 50
2018 77 7.5 10.2 35.1
2019 78 8.0 9.7 33.3
2020 83 8.7 9.4 34.9
2021 82 8.8 9.2 19.5
2022 102 9.0 11.3 28.4
2023 108 9.0 12.0 26.9

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 Knotts Island Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 125 8.0 15.6 16
1989 123 8.0 15.3 42.3
1990 117 8.0 14.6 36.8
1991 126 8.0 15.7 34.1
1992 142 10.0 14.2 19
1993 152 10.0 15.2 23
1994 148 11.0 13.5 25.7
1995 158 13.0 12.2 25.9
1996 158 13.0 12.2 25.9
1997 161 13.0 12.4 28
1998 158 15.0 10.5 20.3
1999 165 15.0 11.0 32.1
2000 159 15.0 10.6 34
2001 155 17.0 9.1 36.1
2002 114 17.0 6.7 35.1
2003 114 17.0 6.7 35.1
2004 120 17.0 7.1 28.3
2005 125 17.0 7.4 29.6
2006 139 17.0 8.2 31.7
2007 130 n/a n/a 25.2
2008 127 11.4 11.1 27.7
2009 124 9.5 13.1 26.6
2010 143 9.5 15.0 32.2
2011 123 8.5 14.3 39
2012 114 8.0 14.2 41.2
2013 105 8.0 13.1 42.9
2014 93 7.5 12.4 32.3
2015 79 8.0 9.8 48.1
2016 78 8.0 9.7 55.1
2017 72 7.3 9.8 50
2018 77 7.5 10.2 35.1
2019 78 8.0 9.7 33.3
2020 83 8.7 9.4 34.9
2021 82 8.8 9.2 19.5
2022 102 9.0 11.3 28.4
2023 108 9.0 12.0 26.9

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 Knotts Island Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $771 (4.1%) $18,200 (95.9%) $18,970

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Knotts Island Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 273rd of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 180th of 1502 Elementary schools
 6.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Knotts Island Elementary)91.783.3
 8.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Currituck County Schools)78.778.6
 0.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Knotts Island Elementary)66.766.7
   3rd Grade Reading (Currituck County Schools)6158.8
 2.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Knotts Island Elementary)72.778.6
 5.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Currituck County Schools)64.256.9
 7.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Knotts Island Elementary)63.678.6
 15%
   4th Grade Reading (Currituck County Schools)63.759.1
 4.6%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Knotts Island Elementary)8078.9
 1.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Currituck County Schools)63.464.6
 1.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Knotts Island Elementary)5052.6
 2.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Currituck County Schools)54.952.2
 2.7%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Knotts Island Elementary)9078.9
 11.1%
   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 Students78108
 38.5%
African American00
American Indian01
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic59
 80%
Pacific Islander00
White6387
 38.1%
Two or More Races99
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.3%26.9%
 6.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Knotts Island Elementary

Students at Knotts Island Elementary are 81% White, 8% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 108 students attended Knotts Island Elementary.

Knotts Island Elementary ranks 207th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Knotts Island Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Moyock Middle
High : Currituck County High


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