J Glenn Edwards Elementary

Summary:

J Glenn Edwards Elementary is a public elementary school in Sanford, North Carolina, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Lee County Schools district, which is ranked 132 out of 242 districts in the state.

J Glenn Edwards Elementary has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 29.89% White, 18.8% African American, 43.42% Hispanic, and other minority groups. The school has seen a gradual increase in its Hispanic student population in recent years. Academically, the school has shown mixed performance compared to state and district averages, with stronger proficiency rates in 5th grade science but lower rates in mathematics and reading. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students, has been relatively stronger than the overall student population.

Compared to nearby schools, Greenwood Elementary and Tramway Elementary stand out as higher-performing, with significantly better proficiency rates across multiple subjects. In contrast, WB Wicker Elementary, located closer to J Glenn Edwards Elementary, has lower academic performance. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at J Glenn Edwards Elementary suggests that the school serves a predominantly low-income community, which can present unique challenges in terms of resource allocation and student support.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3115 Cemetery Rd
       Sanford, NC  27332


(919) 774-3733

District: Lee County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
664th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,176 Help


Students who attend J Glenn Edwards Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    SanLee Middle School
High:    Lee Early College
    Southern Lee High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  532

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
43.4%
White:
29.9%
African American:
18.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details J Glenn Edwards Elementary ranks better than 55.9% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 4th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Lee County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.79. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at J Glenn Edwards Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (43.4%), White (29.9%), African American (18.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at J Glenn Edwards Elementary is 13.6. 5 elementary schools in the Lee County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at J Glenn Edwards Elementary is $9,176. 4 elementary schools in the Lee County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

J Glenn Edwards Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks J Glenn Edwards Elementary 664th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See J Glenn Edwards Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Lee County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee County Schools 132nd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for J Glenn Edwards Elementary

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Rank History for all students at J Glenn Edwards Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 46.96 761st 1276 40.4%
2007 57.12 605th 1293 53.2%
2008 56.73 601st 1324 54.6%
2009 58.53 643rd 1354 52.5%
2010 61.22 595th 1363 56.3%
2011 55.07 704th 1381 49.0%
2012 42.44 899th 1388 35.2%
2013 38.77 873rd 1403 37.8%
2014 45.52 769th 1390 44.7%
2015 44.02 844th 1440 41.4%
2016 48.57 761st 1425 46.6%
2017 64.52 503rd 1429 64.8%
2018 54.02 675th 1434 52.9%
2019 57.20 637th 1473 56.8%
2021 41.83 848th 1489 43.0%
2022 55.77 649th 1514 57.1%
2023 46.30 828th 1502 44.9%
2024 54.79 664th 1505 55.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at J Glenn Edwards Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.39 151st 421 64.1%
2019 64.50 112th 497 77.5%
2021 37.82 225th 385 41.6%
2022 58.34 127th 485 73.8%
2023 52.46 190th 514 63.0%
2024 33.96 368th 533 31.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at J Glenn Edwards Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 31.75 565th 801 29.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at J Glenn Edwards Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.33 321st 1332 75.9%
2019 73.32 259th 1361 81.0%
2021 58.65 445th 1329 66.5%
2022 80.31 139th 1366 89.8%
2023 61.32 473rd 1437 67.1%
2024 63.53 430th 1450 70.3%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at J Glenn Edwards Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.36 699th 1405 50.2%
2019 55.22 652nd 1424 54.2%
2021 31.83 973rd 1440 32.4%
2022 64.66 464th 1458 68.2%
2023 49.94 736th 1459 49.6%
2024 53.50 653rd 1455 55.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at J Glenn Edwards Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.21 654th 897 27.1%
2019 29.94 674th 878 23.2%
2022 35.33 397th 634 37.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at J Glenn Edwards Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.28 45th 69 34.8%
2019 65.93 63rd 612 89.7%
2021 16.25 465th 494 5.9%
2022 23.50 473rd 500 5.4%
2023 60.85 261st 582 55.2%
2024 64.82 216th 669 67.7%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Military Connected students at J Glenn Edwards Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.29 39th 76 48.7%
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Rank History for Male students at J Glenn Edwards Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.59 621st 1413 56.1%
2019 58.43 584th 1430 59.2%
2021 50.44 679th 1444 53.0%
2022 46.85 768th 1464 47.5%
2023 43.28 864th 1461 40.9%
2024 53.49 685th 1464 53.2%
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Rank History for African American students at J Glenn Edwards Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.54 239th 927 74.2%
2019 77.65 128th 949 86.5%
2021 56.04 282nd 896 68.5%
2022 76.91 122nd 927 86.8%
2023 55.05 362nd 933 61.2%
2024 56.91 334th 924 63.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at J Glenn Edwards Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.07 206th 851 75.8%
2019 71.26 183rd 865 78.8%
2021 49.33 377th 843 55.3%
2022 61.13 262nd 893 70.7%
2023 52.39 394th 915 56.9%
2024 65.16 273rd 951 71.3%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at J Glenn Edwards Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.69 627th 1178 46.8%
2019 45.92 680th 1183 42.5%
2021 41.72 697th 1172 40.5%
2022 47.00 650th 1194 45.6%
2023 46.55 667th 1183 43.6%
2024 50.75 596th 1166 48.9%
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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by a citizen
Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Open Quote Worst principal and Vice principal ever. They should wear recording devices on their forehead all day - by morning of first day they would both be fired. Except the admin downtown behaves the same way. Children are not treated fairly but depending on the whim of the leader. Do not take your children to this school. It would be such an negative experience. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, November 16, 2012

Open Quote This is the worst school environment any of my children have ever been in. We are a military family, have been in many different schools in. Even with 2 high schoolers, we have never had problems. My 3rd grade child had privileges such as going to recess or being able to talk during lunch taken away due to not understanding, on her second day, that she was supposed to bring a workbook page to lunch with her. She was forced to walk in front of the class and write her name on the board and allowed only to walk around in one parking space during lunch for misunderstanding the instructions. This in only one example. She wakes up in the night or cannot sleep because she is afraid that her homework is not perfect and she will have privileges taken. RED FLAG! I have spoken to the teacher numerous times, who is condescending and appears not to care about my concerns. She states that I am the first one who has had a problem in the 14 years she has been there. I have tried to speak with the principal who is always too busy and never returns phone calls. We will be homeschooling until we can relocate to Pinehurst. PLEASE DO YOUR RESEARCH before sending your child here. Close Quote



Enrollment information for J Glenn Edwards Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 442 250 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 700
1990 437 264 0 19 2 n/a n/a 0 722
1991 431 279 0 45 2 n/a n/a 0 757
1992 408 257 0 54 0 n/a n/a 0 719
1993 314 268 0 78 2 n/a n/a 16 678
1994 285 280 1 99 4 n/a n/a 15 684
1995 231 310 2 174 6 n/a n/a 0 723
1996 231 310 2 174 6 n/a n/a 0 723
1997 204 255 1 188 7 n/a n/a 0 655
1998 195 250 3 208 9 n/a n/a 0 665
1999 280 245 0 132 6 n/a n/a 0 663
2000 247 228 3 136 4 n/a n/a 0 618
2001 234 240 6 155 3 n/a n/a 0 638
2002 189 237 9 180 0 n/a n/a 0 615
2003 189 237 9 180 0 n/a n/a 0 615
2004 172 250 8 196 3 n/a n/a 0 629
2005 167 254 12 213 3 n/a n/a 0 649
2006 142 250 5 227 1 n/a n/a 0 625
2007 173 183 1 245 1 n/a n/a 31 634
2008 188 168 4 272 1 n/a n/a 29 662
2009 185 194 5 290 4 n/a n/a 0 678
2010 197 203 3 282 3 n/a n/a 0 688
2011 196 155 6 297 2 0 20 0 676
2012 193 168 6 323 5 0 12 0 707
2013 198 155 4 335 3 0 17 0 712
2014 200 157 7 355 6 0 27 0 752
2015 198 157 4 365 3 0 17 0 744
2016 205 177 1 369 3 0 20 0 775
2017 196 145 1 367 3 0 17 0 729
2018 186 156 3 380 2 0 29 0 756
2019 168 155 3 373 2 0 37 0 738
2020 131 115 1 263 1 0 45 0 556
2021 132 109 1 232 2 0 22 0 498
2022 143 109 6 214 1 2 32 0 507
2023 159 100 5 231 1 1 35 0 532

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 J Glenn Edwards Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 700 35.0 20.0 n/a
1990 722 35.0 20.6 n/a
1991 757 35.0 21.6 0
1992 719 35.0 20.5 34.9
1993 678 37.0 18.3 54.4
1994 684 39.0 17.5 58.3
1995 723 46.0 15.7 55.6
1996 723 46.0 15.7 55.6
1997 655 43.0 15.2 55.1
1998 665 45.0 14.8 50.4
1999 663 46.0 14.4 68.3
2000 618 45.0 13.7 65
2001 638 45.0 14.2 48
2002 615 44.0 14.0 68.5
2003 615 44.0 14.0 68.5
2004 629 49.0 12.8 75.5
2005 649 49.0 13.2 79.4
2006 625 49.0 12.8 80.6
2007 634 n/a n/a 75.8
2008 662 41.0 16.1 75.8
2009 678 43.0 15.8 70.6
2010 688 39.5 17.3 76.6
2011 676 41.1 16.4 78.3
2012 707 41.6 16.9 81.6
2013 712 41.1 17.3 83.3
2014 752 42.0 17.9 81.3
2015 744 43.0 17.3 86.3
2016 775 46.0 16.8 83.5
2017 729 49.5 14.7 85.9
2018 756 46.1 16.3 80
2019 738 48.0 15.3 78.7
2020 556 39.0 14.2 75.9
2021 498 37.2 13.3 55.8
2022 507 38.0 13.3 60.2
2023 532 39.0 13.6 75.9

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 J Glenn Edwards Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 700 35.0 20.0 n/a
1990 722 35.0 20.6 n/a
1991 757 35.0 21.6 0
1992 719 35.0 20.5 34.9
1993 678 37.0 18.3 54.4
1994 684 39.0 17.5 58.3
1995 723 46.0 15.7 55.6
1996 723 46.0 15.7 55.6
1997 655 43.0 15.2 55.1
1998 665 45.0 14.8 50.4
1999 663 46.0 14.4 68.3
2000 618 45.0 13.7 65
2001 638 45.0 14.2 48
2002 615 44.0 14.0 68.5
2003 615 44.0 14.0 68.5
2004 629 49.0 12.8 75.5
2005 649 49.0 13.2 79.4
2006 625 49.0 12.8 80.6
2007 634 n/a n/a 75.8
2008 662 41.0 16.1 75.8
2009 678 43.0 15.8 70.6
2010 688 39.5 17.3 76.6
2011 676 41.1 16.4 78.3
2012 707 41.6 16.9 81.6
2013 712 41.1 17.3 83.3
2014 752 42.0 17.9 81.3
2015 744 43.0 17.3 86.3
2016 775 46.0 16.8 83.5
2017 729 49.5 14.7 85.9
2018 756 46.1 16.3 80
2019 738 48.0 15.3 78.7
2020 556 39.0 14.2 75.9
2021 498 37.2 13.3 55.8
2022 507 38.0 13.3 60.2
2023 532 39.0 13.6 75.9

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 J Glenn Edwards Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,462 (15.9%) $7,714 (84.1%) $9,176

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

Impact of COVID-19 on J Glenn Edwards Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 637th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 828th of 1502 Elementary schools
 11.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (J Glenn Edwards Elementary)7565.6
 9.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lee County Schools)70.167.3
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (J Glenn Edwards Elementary)5641.1
 14.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Lee County Schools)54.842.9
 11.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (J Glenn Edwards Elementary)61.448
 13.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lee County Schools)55.556.1
 0.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (J Glenn Edwards Elementary)51.249
 2.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Lee County Schools)5851.6
 6.4%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (J Glenn Edwards Elementary)70.347.3
 23%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lee County Schools)59.954.2
 5.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (J Glenn Edwards Elementary)5037.4
 12.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Lee County Schools)51.444.1
 7.3%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (J Glenn Edwards Elementary)7579.1
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (Lee County Schools)72.664.2
 8.4%
   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 Students738532
 27.9%
African American155100
 35.5%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic373231
 38.1%
Pacific Islander01
White168159
 5.4%
Two or More Races3735
 5.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.7%75.9%
 2.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about J Glenn Edwards Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 532 students attended J Glenn Edwards Elementary.

Students who attend J Glenn Edwards Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : SanLee Middle School
High : Lee Early College
High : Southern Lee High School

J Glenn Edwards Elementary ranks 664th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at J Glenn Edwards Elementary are 43% Hispanic, 30% White, 19% African American, 7% Two or more races.


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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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