Kitty Hawk Elementary School

Summary:

Kitty Hawk Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 453 students in grades PK-5 in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. The school consistently outperforms the Dare County Schools district and the state of North Carolina in academic performance, maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking in the top 15% of North Carolina elementary schools.

Kitty Hawk Elementary's academic excellence is evident in its students' standardized test scores, which are significantly higher than the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, 75.7% of Kitty Hawk's 5th-grade students scored proficient or better in both Math and Reading, compared to 58.8% and 50% for the district, and 58.1% and 50.3% for the state, respectively. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and a much lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to nearby schools in the Dare County Schools district.

While Kitty Hawk Elementary's academic performance is impressive, the school's student population is predominantly White (88.52%), which is significantly higher than the racial diversity of nearby schools like W T Griggs Elementary, Manteo Elementary School, and Nags Head Elementary School. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, suggesting the need to re-evaluate strategies to maintain its competitive edge.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 16 Dogwood Trail
       Kitty Hawk, NC  27949


(252) 261-2313

District: Dare County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
258th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,885 Help


Students who attend Kitty Hawk Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    First Flight Middle School
High:    First Flight High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  469

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.4%
Hispanic:
6.6%
Two or more races:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kitty Hawk Elementary School ranks better than 82.9% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Dare County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.94. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.4%), Hispanic (6.6%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Dare County Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kitty Hawk Elementary School is 12.3, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Dare County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kitty Hawk Elementary School is $11,885. 3 elementary schools in the Dare County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kitty Hawk Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kitty Hawk Elementary School 258th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Kitty Hawk Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Dare County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Dare County Schools 102nd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kitty Hawk Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Kitty Hawk Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 90.90 39th 1276 96.9%
2007 86.36 73rd 1293 94.4%
2008 85.25 121st 1324 90.9%
2009 86.72 96th 1354 92.9%
2010 89.21 49th 1363 96.4%
2011 89.47 41st 1381 97.0%
2012 82.29 155th 1388 88.8%
2013 83.17 184th 1403 86.9%
2014 77.44 280th 1390 79.9%
2015 82.93 188th 1440 86.9%
2016 84.82 159th 1425 88.8%
2017 85.87 141st 1429 90.1%
2018 89.70 95th 1434 93.4%
2019 90.79 90th 1473 93.9%
2021 82.01 219th 1489 85.3%
2022 82.59 214th 1514 85.9%
2023 80.48 230th 1502 84.7%
2024 78.94 258th 1505 82.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kitty Hawk Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 39.13 465th 801 41.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kitty Hawk Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.15 83rd 1332 93.8%
2019 89.02 62nd 1361 95.4%
2023 77.69 203rd 1437 85.9%
2024 77.22 200th 1450 86.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Kitty Hawk Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.88 77th 1405 94.5%
2019 92.05 50th 1424 96.5%
2021 87.48 128th 1440 91.1%
2022 82.51 190th 1458 87.0%
2023 80.88 204th 1459 86.0%
2024 73.87 297th 1455 79.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Kitty Hawk Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.42 50th 897 94.4%
2019 91.51 30th 878 96.6%
2021 57.21 197th 646 69.5%
2022 81.82 44th 634 93.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Kitty Hawk Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.78 99th 612 83.8%
2023 51.50 416th 582 28.5%
2024 69.83 72nd 669 89.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Kitty Hawk Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.91 137th 1413 90.3%
2019 86.50 140th 1430 90.2%
2021 73.53 341st 1444 76.4%
2022 80.36 226th 1464 84.6%
2023 77.69 257th 1461 82.4%
2024 81.02 213th 1464 85.5%
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Rank History for White students at Kitty Hawk Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.79 241st 1178 79.5%
2019 83.60 130th 1183 89.0%
2021 63.21 401st 1172 65.8%
2022 61.98 415th 1194 65.2%
2023 63.28 414th 1183 65.0%
2024 59.77 457th 1166 60.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for White 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 Kitty Hawk Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 588 3 5 0 4 n/a n/a 0 600
1989 675 4 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 690
1990 773 3 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 788
1991 795 2 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 810
1992 403 3 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1993 449 6 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1994 559 2 2 11 1 n/a n/a 0 575
1995 617 7 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 635
1996 617 7 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 635
1997 641 7 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 655
1998 708 6 2 5 0 n/a n/a -3 718
1999 720 5 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 730
2000 696 3 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 712
2001 726 6 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 740
2002 679 5 4 17 0 n/a n/a 0 705
2003 679 5 4 17 0 n/a n/a 0 705
2004 671 11 4 13 0 n/a n/a 0 699
2005 666 12 10 19 1 n/a n/a 0 708
2006 460 9 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2007 461 0 5 11 0 n/a n/a 4 481
2008 457 1 7 16 0 n/a n/a 11 492
2009 428 15 10 14 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2010 419 19 9 11 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2011 397 0 9 11 1 0 11 0 429
2012 413 3 9 14 0 0 9 0 448
2013 400 4 7 20 1 0 12 0 444
2014 413 3 6 20 1 0 10 0 453
2015 398 4 8 18 1 2 11 0 442
2016 406 6 8 22 1 4 12 0 459
2017 413 3 8 23 0 4 11 0 462
2018 404 2 4 22 0 1 16 0 449
2019 396 1 4 25 0 1 16 0 443
2020 412 2 5 30 0 1 17 0 467
2021 404 2 7 36 0 1 16 0 466
2022 393 3 6 30 0 0 16 0 448
2023 401 4 2 27 0 0 19 0 453
2024 410 3 2 31 1 0 22 0 469

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 Kitty Hawk Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 600 22.0 27.2 12
1989 690 25.0 27.6 15.8
1990 788 25.0 31.5 19.3
1991 810 25.0 32.4 18.8
1992 413 25.0 16.5 16.2
1993 463 30.0 15.4 10.6
1994 575 35.0 16.4 13.7
1995 635 41.0 15.5 12
1996 635 41.0 15.5 12
1997 655 42.0 15.6 10.1
1998 718 43.0 16.7 11
1999 730 43.0 17.0 21
2000 712 45.0 15.8 19.9
2001 740 45.0 16.4 14.5
2002 705 45.0 15.7 11.2
2003 705 45.0 15.7 11.2
2004 699 45.0 15.5 11.6
2005 708 45.0 15.7 12
2006 483 45.0 10.7 14.7
2007 481 n/a n/a 8.6
2008 492 32.9 15.0 9.4
2009 467 34.6 13.5 13.7
2010 458 30.9 14.8 17.7
2011 429 27.9 15.3 17.2
2012 448 29.0 15.4 18.8
2013 444 31.0 14.3 24.5
2014 453 30.5 14.8 22.5
2015 442 29.0 15.2 21.5
2016 459 30.0 15.3 21.8
2017 462 31.3 14.7 20.6
2018 449 30.5 14.7 15.1
2019 443 33.0 13.3 14.7
2020 467 35.1 13.2 13.7
2021 466 33.4 13.9 10.1
2022 448 35.5 12.6 7.4
2023 453 37.4 12.1 17.2
2024 469 38.0 12.3 21.1

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 Kitty Hawk Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 600 22.0 27.2 12
1989 690 25.0 27.6 15.8
1990 788 25.0 31.5 19.3
1991 810 25.0 32.4 18.8
1992 413 25.0 16.5 16.2
1993 463 30.0 15.4 10.6
1994 575 35.0 16.4 13.7
1995 635 41.0 15.5 12
1996 635 41.0 15.5 12
1997 655 42.0 15.6 10.1
1998 718 43.0 16.7 11
1999 730 43.0 17.0 21
2000 712 45.0 15.8 19.9
2001 740 45.0 16.4 14.5
2002 705 45.0 15.7 11.2
2003 705 45.0 15.7 11.2
2004 699 45.0 15.5 11.6
2005 708 45.0 15.7 12
2006 483 45.0 10.7 14.7
2007 481 n/a n/a 8.6
2008 492 32.9 15.0 9.4
2009 467 34.6 13.5 13.7
2010 458 30.9 14.8 17.7
2011 429 27.9 15.3 17.2
2012 448 29.0 15.4 18.8
2013 444 31.0 14.3 24.5
2014 453 30.5 14.8 22.5
2015 442 29.0 15.2 21.5
2016 459 30.0 15.3 21.8
2017 462 31.3 14.7 20.6
2018 449 30.5 14.7 15.1
2019 443 33.0 13.3 14.7
2020 467 35.1 13.2 13.7
2021 466 33.4 13.9 10.1
2022 448 35.5 12.6 7.4
2023 453 37.4 12.1 17.2
2024 469 38.0 12.3 21.1

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 Kitty Hawk Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $396 (3.3%) $11,489 (96.7%) $11,885

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kitty Hawk Elementary School

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 90th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 230th of 1502 Elementary schools
 9.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kitty Hawk Elementary School)80.562.8
 17.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dare County Schools)72.655.9
 16.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Kitty Hawk Elementary School)81.653.5
 28.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dare County Schools)69.547.8
 21.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kitty Hawk Elementary School)83.377.6
 5.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dare County Schools)68.558.9
 9.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Kitty Hawk Elementary School)8579.1
 5.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Dare County Schools)6958.9
 10.1%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kitty Hawk Elementary School)81.778.3
 3.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dare County Schools)77.561.7
 15.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Kitty Hawk Elementary School)75.362.7
 12.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Dare County Schools)66.250.1
 16.1%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Kitty Hawk Elementary School)92.589.2
 3.3%
   5th Grade Science (Dare County Schools)85.872.2
 13.6%
   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 Students443453
 2.3%
African American14
 300%
American Indian00
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic2527
 8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White396401
 1.3%
Two or More Races1619
 18.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.7%17.2%
 2.5%


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Kitty Hawk Elementary School ranks 258th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Kitty Hawk Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : First Flight Middle School
High : First Flight High School

Students at Kitty Hawk Elementary School are 87% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 469 students attended Kitty Hawk Elementary School.


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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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