Coats Elementary

Summary:

Coats Elementary is a public elementary school located in Coats, North Carolina, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 671 students. The school is part of the Harnett County Schools district, which is ranked 188 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Coats Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (37.56%) compared to the state average. However, the school consistently ranks in the bottom third of North Carolina elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Coats Elementary struggles across various student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 10-20% of North Carolina elementary schools for African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Low Socioeconomic Status students. The school's proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science are significantly lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels.

Coats Elementary's high percentage of students (71.98%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch indicates a significant socioeconomic disadvantage among the student population, which likely contributes to the school's overall academic underperformance. Compared to nearby schools in the Harnett County Schools district, such as Lillington-Shawtown Elementary, Angier Elementary, and Erwin Elementary, Coats Elementary's performance is consistently lower. Addressing the school's performance gaps, particularly for its underserved student subgroups, will be crucial for improving educational outcomes and providing equitable opportunities for all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 585 Brick Mill Road
       Coats, NC  27521


(910) 897-8353

District: Harnett County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1344th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,628 Help


Students who attend Coats Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Coats-Erwin Middle
High:    Triton High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  671

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.3%
Hispanic:
37.6%
African American:
16.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Coats Elementary ranks worse than 89.3% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 10th 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 16.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Coats Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.3%), Hispanic (37.6%), African American (16.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Coats Elementary is 12.5, which is the lowest among 15 elementary schools in the Harnett County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Coats Elementary is $9,628. 7 elementary schools in the Harnett County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Coats Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Coats Elementary 1344th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Coats Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Coats Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Coats Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 14.45 1177th 1276 7.8%
2007 22.29 1115th 1293 13.8%
2008 24.73 1076th 1324 18.7%
2009 24.10 1104th 1354 18.5%
2010 24.70 1115th 1363 18.2%
2011 19.77 1205th 1381 12.7%
2012 20.25 1212th 1388 12.7%
2013 39.47 860th 1403 38.7%
2014 38.61 873rd 1390 37.2%
2015 35.49 996th 1440 30.8%
2016 36.07 984th 1425 30.9%
2017 41.61 894th 1429 37.4%
2018 43.24 867th 1434 39.5%
2019 36.68 986th 1473 33.1%
2021 19.96 1209th 1489 18.8%
2022 15.37 1353rd 1514 10.6%
2023 16.79 1311th 1502 12.7%
2024 16.04 1344th 1505 10.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Coats Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.48 171st 421 59.4%
2019 33.24 366th 497 26.4%
2021 31.72 268th 385 30.4%
2022 24.85 415th 485 14.4%
2023 14.75 499th 514 2.9%
2024 20.09 489th 533 8.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Coats Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.46 777th 1332 41.7%
2019 36.39 939th 1361 31.0%
2021 26.01 1028th 1329 22.6%
2022 15.82 1275th 1366 6.7%
2023 16.17 1323rd 1437 7.9%
2024 12.99 1378th 1450 5.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Coats Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.98 877th 1405 37.6%
2019 45.83 813th 1424 42.9%
2021 23.68 1123rd 1440 22.0%
2022 16.33 1315th 1458 9.8%
2023 19.77 1256th 1459 13.9%
2024 25.11 1163rd 1455 20.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Coats Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.14 536th 897 40.2%
2019 37.26 570th 878 35.1%
2022 27.60 498th 634 21.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Coats Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.87 417th 612 31.9%
2021 14.14 468th 494 5.3%
2024 48.90 485th 669 27.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Coats Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.62 866th 1413 38.7%
2019 27.11 1143rd 1430 20.1%
2021 18.00 1217th 1444 15.7%
2022 16.27 1306th 1464 10.8%
2023 15.40 1314th 1461 10.1%
2024 10.86 1389th 1464 5.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Coats Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.78 528th 927 43.0%
2019 29.41 746th 949 21.4%
2021 15.20 866th 896 3.3%
2022 14.58 881st 927 5.0%
2023 11.65 907th 933 2.8%
2024 10.85 899th 924 2.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Coats Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.41 528th 851 38.0%
2019 37.75 574th 865 33.6%
2021 31.98 616th 843 26.9%
2022 12.40 870th 893 2.6%
2023 15.41 865th 915 5.5%
2024 18.85 868th 951 8.7%
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Rank History for White students at Coats Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.54 718th 1178 39.0%
2019 36.51 825th 1183 30.3%
2021 14.69 1094th 1172 6.7%
2022 17.31 1080th 1194 9.5%
2023 20.94 1028th 1183 13.1%
2024 24.35 976th 1166 16.3%
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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 Coats Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 584 85 0 2 5 n/a n/a 0 676
1989 587 78 0 13 7 n/a n/a 0 685
1990 612 72 0 15 3 n/a n/a 0 702
1991 609 76 0 13 2 n/a n/a -3 697
1992 595 81 0 16 2 n/a n/a 0 694
1993 606 78 0 19 3 n/a n/a 0 706
1994 610 88 0 30 2 n/a n/a 0 730
1995 633 92 0 51 1 n/a n/a 0 777
1996 633 92 0 51 1 n/a n/a 0 777
1997 664 104 2 61 1 n/a n/a 0 832
1998 661 106 2 78 1 n/a n/a 0 848
1999 682 123 2 84 1 n/a n/a 0 892
2000 688 148 1 98 1 n/a n/a 0 936
2001 452 101 0 80 0 n/a n/a 0 633
2002 399 117 0 128 3 n/a n/a 0 647
2003 399 117 0 128 3 n/a n/a 0 647
2004 399 101 0 150 3 n/a n/a 0 653
2005 406 106 0 144 2 n/a n/a 0 658
2006 394 98 0 162 3 n/a n/a 0 657
2007 416 75 0 167 4 n/a n/a 36 698
2008 391 72 0 204 3 n/a n/a 50 720
2009 415 118 0 215 4 n/a n/a 0 752
2010 399 134 0 198 3 n/a n/a 0 734
2011 420 79 0 244 3 0 25 0 771
2012 399 81 1 245 4 0 31 0 761
2013 391 86 1 225 5 0 22 0 730
2014 367 86 0 217 6 0 27 0 703
2015 373 78 0 227 5 0 25 0 708
2016 389 79 0 226 5 0 32 0 731
2017 375 96 1 228 12 0 31 0 743
2018 351 87 2 206 11 0 24 0 681
2019 344 99 0 225 5 0 29 0 702
2020 336 113 0 241 3 0 44 0 737
2021 293 101 0 233 3 0 35 0 665
2022 310 107 1 244 2 0 30 0 694
2023 277 110 1 252 0 0 31 0 671

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 Coats Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 676 32.0 21.1 26.3
1989 685 32.0 21.4 24.1
1990 702 32.0 21.9 24.6
1991 697 32.0 21.7 24.8
1992 694 32.0 21.6 24.2
1993 706 34.0 20.8 33.7
1994 730 37.0 19.7 35.2
1995 777 41.0 19.0 35.5
1996 777 41.0 19.0 35.5
1997 832 46.0 18.1 32.5
1998 848 49.0 17.3 33.8
1999 892 49.0 18.2 43.5
2000 936 49.0 19.1 42.6
2001 633 49.0 12.9 51.5
2002 647 37.0 17.5 58.4
2003 647 37.0 17.5 58.4
2004 653 37.0 17.6 58
2005 658 37.0 17.8 53.5
2006 657 44.0 14.9 n/a
2007 698 n/a n/a 56.2
2008 720 47.4 15.2 63.4
2009 752 50.0 15.0 57.7
2010 734 49.6 14.8 67.2
2011 771 49.2 15.6 68.9
2012 761 51.5 14.7 69.1
2013 730 51.4 14.1 71.4
2014 703 51.1 13.7 69.7
2015 708 48.0 14.7 68.1
2016 731 50.0 14.6 68.5
2017 743 50.3 14.7 69.2
2018 681 47.6 14.2 64.2
2019 702 51.0 13.7 63.2
2020 737 54.0 13.6 60.9
2021 665 49.7 13.3 54.3
2022 694 53.7 12.9 45.5
2023 671 53.4 12.5 72

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 Coats Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 676 32.0 21.1 26.3
1989 685 32.0 21.4 24.1
1990 702 32.0 21.9 24.6
1991 697 32.0 21.7 24.8
1992 694 32.0 21.6 24.2
1993 706 34.0 20.8 33.7
1994 730 37.0 19.7 35.2
1995 777 41.0 19.0 35.5
1996 777 41.0 19.0 35.5
1997 832 46.0 18.1 32.5
1998 848 49.0 17.3 33.8
1999 892 49.0 18.2 43.5
2000 936 49.0 19.1 42.6
2001 633 49.0 12.9 51.5
2002 647 37.0 17.5 58.4
2003 647 37.0 17.5 58.4
2004 653 37.0 17.6 58
2005 658 37.0 17.8 53.5
2006 657 44.0 14.9 n/a
2007 698 n/a n/a 56.2
2008 720 47.4 15.2 63.4
2009 752 50.0 15.0 57.7
2010 734 49.6 14.8 67.2
2011 771 49.2 15.6 68.9
2012 761 51.5 14.7 69.1
2013 730 51.4 14.1 71.4
2014 703 51.1 13.7 69.7
2015 708 48.0 14.7 68.1
2016 731 50.0 14.6 68.5
2017 743 50.3 14.7 69.2
2018 681 47.6 14.2 64.2
2019 702 51.0 13.7 63.2
2020 737 54.0 13.6 60.9
2021 665 49.7 13.3 54.3
2022 694 53.7 12.9 45.5
2023 671 53.4 12.5 72

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 Coats Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,127 (11.7%) $8,501 (88.3%) $9,628

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Coats Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 986th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1311th of 1502 Elementary schools
 20.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Coats Elementary)41.329.9
 11.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Harnett County Schools)5951.3
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Coats Elementary)42.229.9
 12.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Harnett County Schools)52.240.2
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Coats Elementary)63.641
 22.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Harnett County Schools)51.242.9
 8.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Coats Elementary)61.233.3
 27.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Harnett County Schools)53.443.5
 9.9%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Coats Elementary)53.438.4
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Harnett County Schools)53.640.5
 13.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Coats Elementary)49.634.8
 14.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Harnett County Schools)48.836
 12.8%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Coats Elementary)55.642.9
 12.7%
   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 Students702671
 4.4%
African American99110
 11.1%
American Indian50
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic225252
 12%
Pacific Islander00
White344277
 19.5%
Two or More Races2931
 6.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.2%72%
 8.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Coats Elementary

Students who attend Coats Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Coats-Erwin Middle
High : Triton High

In the 2022-23 school year, 671 students attended Coats Elementary.

Students at Coats Elementary are 41% White, 38% Hispanic, 16% African American, 5% Two or more races.

Coats Elementary ranks in the bottom 10.7% of North Carolina elementary schools.


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