Thanksgiving Elementary

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Thanksgiving Elementary ranks 391 st of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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Thanksgiving Elementary is a public elementary school in Selma, North Carolina, serving 769 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Johnston County Public Schools district. The school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, with strong proficiency rates across all grade levels and subject areas. Thanksgiving Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White and Hispanic students compared to nearby schools like Selma Elementary and Cooper Academy.

Thanksgiving Elementary's academic excellence is evident in its performance across various student subgroups, including Female, Male, African American, and Hispanic students, consistently ranking in the top half or top quarter of North Carolina elementary schools. However, the school's performance for English Language Learner and Special Education students is an area for improvement. Additionally, Thanksgiving Elementary has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at 44.73%, compared to some nearby schools with much higher rates, suggesting a student population with a higher socioeconomic status.

With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 15.6, Thanksgiving Elementary appears to be effectively allocating its resources to support student learning. The school's consistent academic achievements, diverse student population, and efficient resource utilization make it a standout elementary school within the Johnston County Public Schools district, providing valuable insights for understanding the factors that contribute to successful elementary education.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1161 Lynch Rd
Selma, NC 27576

(984) 400-7300

District: Johnston County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
391^st of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 813

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.0%

Hispanic:

19.1%

African American:

18.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Thanksgiving Elementary ranks better than 74% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.69. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Thanksgiving Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Thanksgiving Elementary 391^st of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Thanksgiving Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Johnston County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Johnston County Public Schools 90^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Thanksgiving Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	73.26	349^th	1514	76.9%
2023	71.99	375^th	1502	75.0%
2024	70.69	391^st	1505	74.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Thanksgiving Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	31.81	358^th	485	26.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Thanksgiving Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	28.71	621^st	801	22.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thanksgiving Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	72.51	244^th	1366	82.1%
2023	69.70	322^nd	1437	77.6%
2024	74.13	249^th	1450	82.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Thanksgiving Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	63.24	495^th	1458	66.0%
2023	71.74	362^nd	1459	75.2%
2024	70.49	359^th	1455	75.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Thanksgiving Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	59.29	169^th	634	73.3%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Thanksgiving Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	69.57	90^th	500	82.0%
2023	56.86	333^rd	582	42.8%
2024	53.12	422^nd	669	36.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Thanksgiving Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	78.79	247^th	1464	83.1%
2023	69.98	376^th	1461	74.3%
2024	68.24	411^th	1464	71.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Thanksgiving Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	70.95	179^th	927	80.7%
2023	76.10	142^nd	933	84.8%
2024	61.19	271^st	924	70.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thanksgiving Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	78.17	120^th	893	86.6%
2023	72.52	175^th	915	80.9%
2024	68.86	218^th	951	77.1%

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Rank History for White students at Thanksgiving Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	65.47	373^rd	1194	68.8%
2023	65.45	378^th	1183	68.0%
2024	65.98	369^th	1166	68.4%

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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.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Thanksgiving Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2022	415	119	5	147	3	1	37	727
2023	417	136	9	159	3	0	45	769
2024	447	152	10	155	3	0	46	813

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Thanksgiving Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	727	44.5	16.3	25.7
2023	769	48.9	15.6	44.7
2024	813	52.5	15.4	99.6

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 Thanksgiving Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	727	44.5	16.3	25.7
2023	769	48.9	15.6	44.7
2024	813	52.5	15.4	99.6

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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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)			EOG Reading (2024)			EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Thanksgiving Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1161 Lynch Rd	Selma	27576	Johnston County	Johnston County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(984) 400-7300	813	53	15.4	99.6%	447 (55.0%)	152 (18.7%)	155 (19.1%)	10 (1.2%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (5.7%)	70.7	391^st of 1505 public elementary schools	74.0%		72	375^th of 1502 public elementary schools	75.0%	16	69.0	66.4	62.5	54.5	67.2	54.7	78.1
River Dell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12100 Buffalo Road	Clayton	27527	Johnston County	Johnston County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 553-1977	942	63	14.8	99.7%	488 (51.8%)	207 (22.0%)	166 (17.6%)	11 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (7.2%)	75.9	311^th of 1505 public elementary schools	79.3%		78.6	262^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	82.6%	49	72.1	62.9	80.5	55.4	56.7	63.6	87.7	$8,530	$614	$7,917
Powhatan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3145 Vinson Rd	Clayton	27527	Johnston County	Johnston County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 553-3259	614	40	15.3	38.3%	328 (53.4%)	124 (20.2%)	104 (16.9%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (8.6%)	78.9	260^th of 1505 public elementary schools	82.7%		79.4	248^th of 1502 public elementary schools	83.5%	12	80.2	64.8	67.4	70.3	72.1	59.8	72.8	$9,061	$544	$8,517
East Clayton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2075 NC Highway 42 East	Clayton	27527	Johnston County	Johnston County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 550-5311	513	36	14.2	99.4%	149 (29.0%)	194 (37.8%)	113 (22.0%)	8 (1.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (9.2%)	30.9	1083^rd of 1505 public elementary schools	28.0%		39.5	945^th of 1502 public elementary schools	37.1%	138	52.5	50.5	40.4	40.0	49.5	34.8	50.6	$9,338	$524	$8,814
Corinth-Holders Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3976 Nc 231	Zebulon	27597	Wake County	Johnston County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 365-7560	580	43	13.5	99.5%	259 (44.7%)	78 (13.4%)	204 (35.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.4%)	54.3	676^th of 1505 public elementary schools	55.1%		57.8	624^th of 1502 public elementary schools	58.5%	52	57.4	52.2	60.7	44.7	55.8	53.6	73.8	$9,379	$977	$8,402
Wilson's Mills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4654 Wilson's Mills Rd	Wilsons Mills	27593	Johnston County	Johnston County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 934-2978	540	40	13.6	99.4%	91 (16.9%)	123 (22.8%)	279 (51.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (8.3%)	37.9	969^th of 1505 public elementary schools	35.6%		43.9	870^th of 1502 public elementary schools	42.1%	99	44.0	37.9	51.9	31.9	47.1	53.7	68.5	$11,582	$1,639	$9,943
Riverwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	108 Athletic Club Blvd	Clayton	27527	Johnston County	Johnston County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 359-6300	739	52	14.3	99.6%	386 (52.2%)	138 (18.7%)	148 (20.0%)	10 (1.4%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (7.2%)	87	150^th of 1505 public elementary schools	90.0%		83.8	187^th of 1502 public elementary schools	87.5%	37	86.6	72.9	82.3	66.9	64.3	69.4	83.9	$8,213	$432	$7,780
Cooper Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	849 North Mial St	Clayton	27520	Johnston County	Johnston County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 553-0256	441	43	10.2	99.3%	104 (23.6%)	155 (35.1%)	138 (31.3%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (9.3%)	49.1	760^th of 1505 public elementary schools	49.5%		55.4	662^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	55.9%	98	56.5	56.6	58.7	38.8	52.6	55.6	65.1	$10,146	$817	$9,330
West Clayton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1012 S Lombard St	Clayton	27520	Johnston County	Johnston County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 553-7113	718	57	12.6	99.6%	219 (30.5%)	165 (23.0%)	259 (36.1%)	13 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (8.5%)	43.6	862^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	42.7%		55.1	671^st of 1502 public elementary schools	55.3%	191	44.5	33.6	60.0	40.6	55.5	57.5	66.7	$9,685	$477	$9,208
Selma Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	311 W Richardson St	Selma	27576	Johnston County	Johnston County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 965-3361	766	69	11.1	99.6%	57 (7.4%)	179 (23.4%)	485 (63.3%)	9 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.7%)	26.4	1172^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	22.1%		22.3	1222^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	18.6%	50	53.0	35.3	51.6	36.9	43.1	29.0	51.6	$12,423	$1,727	$10,696

Frequently Asked Questions about Thanksgiving Elementary

How many students attend Thanksgiving Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 813 students attended Thanksgiving Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Thanksgiving Elementary?

Students at Thanksgiving Elementary are 55% White, 19% Hispanic, 19% African American, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Thanksgiving Elementary in?

Johnston County Public Schools

Is Thanksgiving Elementary a good school?

Thanksgiving Elementary ranks 391^st of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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