Southeast Elementary

Summary:

Southeast Elementary is a public elementary school located in Kinston, North Carolina, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 190. The school is part of the Lenoir County Public Schools district, which is ranked 169 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Southeast Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (89.47%) compared to the surrounding schools, such as La Grange Elementary, Moss Hill Elementary, and Banks Elementary, which have more diverse racial compositions. The school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in North Carolina, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages in mathematics, reading, and science. Additionally, Southeast Elementary has an extremely high percentage of students (over 97%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.7 to 8.8 over the past few years, Southeast Elementary's academic performance has persistently been one of the lowest in the state. This stark contrast in educational outcomes between Southeast Elementary and its surrounding counterparts highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges faced by this school and its community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 201 McDaniels Street
       Kinston, NC  28501


(252) 527-4210

District: Lenoir County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1501st of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,465 Help


Students who attend Southeast Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Rochelle Middle
High:    Kinston High
    Lenoir County Early College High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.4 Help
Number of students:  270

Racial breakdown:

African American:
86.3%
Hispanic:
5.6%
White:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Southeast Elementary ranks worse than 99.7% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks last among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Lenoir County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.78. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (86.3%), Hispanic (5.6%), White (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southeast Elementary is 9.4, which is the lowest among 9 elementary schools in the Lenoir County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southeast Elementary is $12,465, which is the highest among 9 elementary schools in the Lenoir County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southeast Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Southeast Elementary 1501st of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Southeast Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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African American students:


Lenoir County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lenoir County Public Schools 169th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southeast Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Southeast Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 19.47 1122nd 1276 12.1%
2007 7.40 1254th 1293 3.0%
2008 3.04 1307th 1324 1.3%
2009 3.49 1331st 1354 1.7%
2010 7.98 1306th 1363 4.2%
2011 10.23 1307th 1381 5.4%
2012 6.52 1344th 1388 3.2%
2013 4.26 1391st 1403 0.9%
2014 1.81 1385th 1390 0.4%
2015 2.82 1427th 1440 0.9%
2016 4.02 1398th 1425 1.9%
2017 12.87 1294th 1429 9.4%
2018 3.41 1410th 1434 1.7%
2019 12.92 1339th 1473 9.1%
2021 8.26 1425th 1489 4.3%
2022 6.10 1482nd 1514 2.1%
2023 5.08 1474th 1502 1.9%
2024 1.78 1501st 1505 0.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southeast Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.64 1283rd 1332 3.7%
2019 27.56 1100th 1361 19.2%
2021 14.46 1255th 1329 5.6%
2022 14.35 1289th 1366 5.6%
2023 12.49 1373rd 1437 4.5%
2024 2.98 1445th 1450 0.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Southeast Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.48 1396th 1405 0.6%
2019 13.52 1315th 1424 7.7%
2021 9.95 1363rd 1440 5.3%
2022 7.50 1422nd 1458 2.5%
2023 6.54 1426th 1459 2.3%
2024 2.32 1451st 1455 0.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Southeast Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.59 1367th 1413 3.3%
2019 15.25 1291st 1430 9.7%
2021 9.41 1370th 1444 5.1%
2022 5.24 1443rd 1464 1.4%
2023 6.24 1424th 1461 2.5%
2024 2.26 1458th 1464 0.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Southeast Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.85 874th 927 5.7%
2019 35.17 663rd 949 30.1%
2021 26.69 698th 896 22.1%
2022 22.11 815th 927 12.1%
2023 17.83 854th 933 8.5%
2024 6.22 914th 924 1.1%
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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 Southeast Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 10 482 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1994 15 487 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 506
1995 11 468 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1996 11 468 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1997 3 524 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 531
1998 6 467 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1999 12 382 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2000 10 349 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2001 8 330 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2002 6 305 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2003 6 305 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2004 9 401 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2005 14 341 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2006 11 327 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 355
2007 17 311 0 14 0 n/a n/a 3 345
2008 14 341 2 19 1 n/a n/a 9 386
2009 3 266 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 271
2010 1 224 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 228
2011 0 237 0 7 0 0 9 0 253
2012 0 271 0 1 0 0 11 0 283
2013 0 223 0 3 0 0 11 0 237
2014 2 251 0 1 0 0 15 0 269
2015 0 294 0 3 0 0 10 0 307
2016 0 255 0 7 1 1 6 0 270
2017 2 232 0 8 1 1 11 0 255
2018 2 215 0 6 1 0 4 0 228
2019 3 222 0 7 0 1 3 0 236
2020 2 225 0 8 0 0 3 0 238
2021 4 212 0 8 0 0 4 0 228
2022 6 180 0 14 0 0 7 0 207
2023 3 170 0 11 2 0 4 0 190
2024 14 233 0 15 1 0 7 0 270

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 Southeast Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 494 29.0 17.0 48.2
1994 506 31.0 16.3 83
1995 483 32.0 15.1 89.9
1996 483 32.0 15.1 89.9
1997 531 33.0 16.1 84.2
1998 481 34.0 14.1 94.8
1999 398 32.0 12.4 95
2000 368 32.0 11.5 99.2
2001 346 32.0 10.8 99.1
2002 324 36.0 9.0 93.2
2003 324 36.0 9.0 93.2
2004 424 36.0 11.8 99.3
2005 364 36.0 10.1 96.7
2006 355 36.0 9.9 79.7
2007 345 n/a n/a 86.8
2008 386 23.9 16.2 99.2
2009 271 24.0 11.3 94.5
2010 228 26.0 8.7 98.7
2011 253 16.8 15.0 96.8
2012 283 17.2 16.4 94.7
2013 237 18.1 13.0 97.9
2014 269 17.0 15.8 98.1
2015 307 18.0 17.0 99
2016 270 19.0 14.2 98.9
2017 255 18.0 14.1 95.3
2018 228 27.6 8.2 98.7
2019 236 27.8 8.4 98.3
2020 238 27.0 8.8 98.7
2021 228 25.9 8.8 98.7
2022 207 26.5 7.7 98.6
2023 190 22.9 8.2 97.4
2024 270 28.6 9.4 98.9

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 Southeast Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 494 29.0 17.0 48.2
1994 506 31.0 16.3 83
1995 483 32.0 15.1 89.9
1996 483 32.0 15.1 89.9
1997 531 33.0 16.1 84.2
1998 481 34.0 14.1 94.8
1999 398 32.0 12.4 95
2000 368 32.0 11.5 99.2
2001 346 32.0 10.8 99.1
2002 324 36.0 9.0 93.2
2003 324 36.0 9.0 93.2
2004 424 36.0 11.8 99.3
2005 364 36.0 10.1 96.7
2006 355 36.0 9.9 79.7
2007 345 n/a n/a 86.8
2008 386 23.9 16.2 99.2
2009 271 24.0 11.3 94.5
2010 228 26.0 8.7 98.7
2011 253 16.8 15.0 96.8
2012 283 17.2 16.4 94.7
2013 237 18.1 13.0 97.9
2014 269 17.0 15.8 98.1
2015 307 18.0 17.0 99
2016 270 19.0 14.2 98.9
2017 255 18.0 14.1 95.3
2018 228 27.6 8.2 98.7
2019 236 27.8 8.4 98.3
2020 238 27.0 8.8 98.7
2021 228 25.9 8.8 98.7
2022 207 26.5 7.7 98.6
2023 190 22.9 8.2 97.4
2024 270 28.6 9.4 98.9

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 Southeast Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,728 (21.9%) $9,737 (78.1%) $12,465

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Southeast Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1339th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1474th of 1502 Elementary schools
 7.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Southeast Elementary)53.622.7
 30.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lenoir County Public Schools)50.953.2
 2.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Southeast Elementary)35.713.6
 22.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Lenoir County Public Schools)49.936.7
 13.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Southeast Elementary)30.818.2
 12.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lenoir County Public Schools)45.147.3
 2.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Southeast Elementary)35.918.2
 17.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Lenoir County Public Schools)5443.8
 10.2%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Southeast Elementary)37.818.2
 19.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lenoir County Public Schools)5039.9
 10.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Southeast Elementary)29.730.3
 0.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Lenoir County Public Schools)49.232.3
 16.9%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Southeast Elementary)54.127.3
 26.8%
   5th Grade Science (Lenoir County Public Schools)68.661.1
 7.5%
   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 Students236190
 19.5%
African American222170
 23.4%
American Indian02
Asian00
Hispanic711
 57.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White33
Two or More Races34
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.3%97.4%
 0.9%


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Southeast Elementary ranks in the bottom 0.3% of North Carolina elementary schools.

Students who attend Southeast Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rochelle Middle
High : Kinston High
High : Lenoir County Early College High

In the 2023-24 school year, 270 students attended Southeast Elementary.

Students at Southeast Elementary are 86% African American, 6% Hispanic, 5% White, 3% 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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