Buies Creek Elementary

Summary:

Buies Creek Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades K-5 in Buies Creek, North Carolina, which is part of the Harnett County Schools district. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past several years, dropping from a high of 377 out of 1,429 North Carolina elementary schools in 2016-2017 to its current ranking of 823 out of 1,505 in 2023-2024.

Buies Creek Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 54.74% White, 18.1% African American, and 17.24% Hispanic. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state End-of-Grade (EOG) tests, is generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade math proficiency rate was 51.2%, compared to 54.1% for the Harnett County Schools district and 62.7% for the state. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 53.88% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

Interestingly, nearby Carolina Charter Academy has significantly higher proficiency rates across multiple grade levels and subject areas, suggesting that alternative educational models may be more effective in serving the needs of the local community. This could be an area for further investigation and potential collaboration between the traditional public school system and charter schools.


Detail:

Public K-5

 340 Main Street
       Buies Creek, NC  27506


(910) 893-3505

District: Harnett County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
823rd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,852 Help


Students who attend Buies Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Harnett Central Middle
High:    Harnett Central High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  232

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.7%
African American:
18.1%
Hispanic:
17.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Buies Creek Elementary ranks worse than 54.7% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 4th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Harnett County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.69. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Buies Creek Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Harnett County Schools District. Student population at Buies Creek Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (54.7%), African American (18.1%), Hispanic (17.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Buies Creek Elementary is 13.3, which is the 4th best among 13 elementary schools in the Harnett County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buies Creek Elementary is $10,852, which is the 3rd highest among 13 elementary schools in the Harnett County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Buies Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Buies Creek Elementary 823rd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Buies Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Harnett County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Harnett County Schools 188th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Buies Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Buies Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 66.55 400th 1276 68.7%
2007 65.83 425th 1293 67.1%
2008 53.31 660th 1324 50.2%
2009 59.67 614th 1354 54.7%
2010 56.02 680th 1363 50.1%
2011 57.66 651st 1381 52.9%
2012 37.05 985th 1388 29.0%
2013 66.94 413th 1403 70.6%
2014 74.55 317th 1390 77.2%
2015 62.27 534th 1440 62.9%
2016 68.41 427th 1425 70.0%
2017 71.75 377th 1429 73.6%
2018 67.69 448th 1434 68.8%
2019 52.37 723rd 1473 50.9%
2021 53.18 665th 1489 55.3%
2022 57.32 627th 1514 58.6%
2023 38.86 955th 1502 36.4%
2024 45.69 823rd 1505 45.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Buies Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.74 349th 1332 73.8%
2019 36.55 934th 1361 31.4%
2021 31.49 929th 1329 30.1%
2022 26.63 1105th 1366 19.1%
2023 27.19 1138th 1437 20.8%
2024 29.59 1127th 1450 22.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Buies Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.25 475th 1405 66.2%
2019 46.19 806th 1424 43.4%
2021 59.69 528th 1440 63.3%
2022 63.76 482nd 1458 66.9%
2023 39.79 885th 1459 39.3%
2024 43.76 825th 1455 43.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Buies Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.13 382nd 1413 73.0%
2019 60.59 525th 1430 63.3%
2021 38.81 867th 1444 40.0%
2022 49.21 732nd 1464 50.0%
2023 38.79 938th 1461 35.8%
2024 47.35 794th 1464 45.8%
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Rank History for White students at Buies Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.01 432nd 1178 63.3%
2019 47.12 659th 1183 44.3%
2021 54.59 507th 1172 56.7%
2022 64.37 386th 1194 67.7%
2023 46.95 660th 1183 44.2%
2024 52.06 573rd 1166 50.9%
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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.

Buies Creek Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Buies Creek Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 230 119 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1989 256 117 3 1 2 n/a n/a 1 380
1990 250 91 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 350
1991 259 73 5 3 2 n/a n/a 4 346
1992 285 79 8 4 8 n/a n/a 0 384
1993 191 49 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 245
1994 201 55 2 9 6 n/a n/a 0 273
1995 197 73 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1996 197 73 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1997 187 86 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1998 198 82 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1999 194 77 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2000 202 91 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2001 179 81 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2002 170 84 5 20 1 n/a n/a 0 280
2003 170 84 5 20 1 n/a n/a 0 280
2004 163 83 4 14 1 n/a n/a 0 265
2005 134 92 4 14 2 n/a n/a 0 246
2006 119 78 5 16 1 n/a n/a 0 219
2007 161 66 5 21 2 n/a n/a 17 272
2008 176 73 4 17 1 n/a n/a 14 285
2009 184 78 5 18 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2010 183 97 5 20 2 n/a n/a 0 307
2011 215 85 3 34 2 0 13 0 352
2012 218 81 4 29 3 0 15 0 350
2013 210 57 2 28 2 0 15 0 314
2014 205 56 4 35 2 0 10 0 312
2015 205 55 5 31 4 0 10 0 310
2016 208 52 3 25 2 0 9 0 299
2017 204 54 2 33 1 0 14 0 308
2018 180 53 3 33 5 1 13 0 288
2019 166 49 8 28 2 1 16 0 270
2020 140 53 6 27 3 1 13 0 243
2021 121 32 5 30 2 1 17 0 208
2022 132 39 1 35 1 1 20 0 229
2023 127 42 2 40 2 1 18 0 232

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 Buies Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 354 20.0 17.7 34.7
1989 380 20.0 19.0 35.8
1990 350 20.0 17.5 35.1
1991 346 20.0 17.3 35.5
1992 384 20.0 19.2 21.4
1993 245 13.0 18.8 41.2
1994 273 15.0 18.2 26
1995 273 14.0 19.5 32.6
1996 273 14.0 19.5 32.6
1997 280 17.0 16.5 27.9
1998 289 19.0 15.2 27
1999 280 19.0 14.7 36.4
2000 303 19.0 15.9 30.7
2001 275 19.0 14.5 33.8
2002 280 19.0 14.7 44.6
2003 280 19.0 14.7 44.6
2004 265 19.0 13.9 45.3
2005 246 22.0 11.2 53.7
2006 219 20.0 11.0 n/a
2007 272 n/a n/a 44.3
2008 285 21.9 13.0 47.2
2009 285 23.9 11.9 35.8
2010 307 19.5 15.7 47.6
2011 352 23.1 15.2 43.2
2012 350 22.0 15.8 48.3
2013 314 21.1 14.8 45.9
2014 312 21.8 14.3 43.3
2015 310 16.0 19.3 43.5
2016 299 18.0 16.6 49.8
2017 308 18.9 16.2 50
2018 288 16.8 17.1 46.2
2019 270 16.1 16.7 42.6
2020 243 16.5 14.7 39.1
2021 208 16.5 12.5 34.6
2022 229 14.9 15.3 32.3
2023 232 17.3 13.3 53.9

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 Buies Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 354 20.0 17.7 34.7
1989 380 20.0 19.0 35.8
1990 350 20.0 17.5 35.1
1991 346 20.0 17.3 35.5
1992 384 20.0 19.2 21.4
1993 245 13.0 18.8 41.2
1994 273 15.0 18.2 26
1995 273 14.0 19.5 32.6
1996 273 14.0 19.5 32.6
1997 280 17.0 16.5 27.9
1998 289 19.0 15.2 27
1999 280 19.0 14.7 36.4
2000 303 19.0 15.9 30.7
2001 275 19.0 14.5 33.8
2002 280 19.0 14.7 44.6
2003 280 19.0 14.7 44.6
2004 265 19.0 13.9 45.3
2005 246 22.0 11.2 53.7
2006 219 20.0 11.0 n/a
2007 272 n/a n/a 44.3
2008 285 21.9 13.0 47.2
2009 285 23.9 11.9 35.8
2010 307 19.5 15.7 47.6
2011 352 23.1 15.2 43.2
2012 350 22.0 15.8 48.3
2013 314 21.1 14.8 45.9
2014 312 21.8 14.3 43.3
2015 310 16.0 19.3 43.5
2016 299 18.0 16.6 49.8
2017 308 18.9 16.2 50
2018 288 16.8 17.1 46.2
2019 270 16.1 16.7 42.6
2020 243 16.5 14.7 39.1
2021 208 16.5 12.5 34.6
2022 229 14.9 15.3 32.3
2023 232 17.3 13.3 53.9

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 Buies Creek Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,194 (11.0%) $9,657 (89.0%) $10,852

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Buies Creek 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 723rd of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 955th of 1502 Elementary schools
 14.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Buies Creek Elementary)62.260
 2.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Harnett County Schools)5951.3
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Buies Creek Elementary)55.640
 15.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Harnett County Schools)52.240.2
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Buies Creek Elementary)62.333.3
 29%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Harnett County Schools)51.242.9
 8.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Buies Creek Elementary)69.847.2
 22.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Harnett County Schools)53.443.5
 9.9%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Buies Creek Elementary)45.851.1
 5.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Harnett County Schools)53.640.5
 13.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Buies Creek Elementary)43.840
 3.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Harnett County Schools)48.836
 12.8%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Buies Creek Elementary)79.264.4
 14.8%
   5th Grade Science (Harnett County Schools)6150.7
 10.3%
   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 Students270232
 14.1%
African American4942
 14.3%
American Indian22
Asian82
 75%
Hispanic2840
 42.9%
Pacific Islander11
White166127
 23.5%
Two or More Races1618
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.6%53.9%
 11.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Buies Creek Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 232 students attended Buies Creek Elementary.

Students at Buies Creek Elementary are 55% White, 18% African American, 17% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

Students who attend Buies Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Harnett Central Middle
High : Harnett Central High

Buies Creek Elementary ranks 823rd of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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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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