Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary

Summary:

Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary is a public elementary school in Vanceboro, North Carolina, serving 471 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Craven County Board of Education district, which is ranked 111 out of 242 districts in the state.

Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with higher percentages of African American (31.42%) and Hispanic (11.89%) students. However, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of North Carolina elementary schools, with a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years. This is lower than the ratings of nearby schools like Albert H Bangert Elementary and Chocowinity Primary, which have 5-star ratings. The school's test scores in Mathematics, Reading, and Science are also generally lower than the Craven County and North Carolina state averages.

Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary has an extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school's performance has steadily declined over the past several years, and its ranking has dropped from 425 out of 1,429 North Carolina elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 955 out of 1,505 in 2023-2024. While the school spends slightly more per student than the state average, the combination of its high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and low overall performance suggests that additional resources and targeted interventions may be needed to support student learning and improve educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2000 Farm Life Avenue
       Vanceboro, NC  28586-0098


(252) 244-3215

District: Craven County Board of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
955th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,168 Help


Students who attend Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    West Craven Middle
High:    West Craven High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  471

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.5%
African American:
31.4%
Hispanic:
11.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary ranks worse than 63.5% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 10th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Craven County Board of Education School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (46.5%), African American (31.4%), Hispanic (11.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Craven County Board of Education School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary is 14.5, which is the 6th best among 15 elementary schools in the Craven County Board of Education School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary is $10,168. 10 elementary schools in the Craven County Board of Education School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary 955th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Craven County Board of Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Craven County Board of Education 111th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 70.13 335th 1276 73.7%
2007 74.59 269th 1293 79.2%
2008 63.62 478th 1324 63.9%
2009 67.50 446th 1354 67.1%
2010 71.39 369th 1363 72.9%
2011 65.72 506th 1381 63.4%
2012 53.22 725th 1388 47.8%
2013 27.17 1074th 1403 23.4%
2014 33.47 960th 1390 30.9%
2015 35.84 989th 1440 31.3%
2016 50.51 722nd 1425 49.3%
2017 68.96 425th 1429 70.3%
2018 42.36 881st 1434 38.6%
2019 25.28 1181st 1473 19.8%
2021 26.83 1072nd 1489 28.0%
2022 44.71 835th 1514 44.8%
2023 29.81 1090th 1502 27.4%
2024 38.76 955th 1505 36.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.65 574th 1332 56.9%
2019 31.04 1035th 1361 24.0%
2021 40.36 776th 1329 41.6%
2022 62.50 395th 1366 71.1%
2023 38.13 944th 1437 34.3%
2024 52.66 644th 1450 55.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.10 973rd 1405 30.7%
2019 25.32 1154th 1424 19.0%
2021 26.46 1070th 1440 25.7%
2022 46.29 775th 1458 46.8%
2023 27.44 1126th 1459 22.8%
2024 34.47 1010th 1455 30.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.99 145th 897 83.8%
2019 24.48 760th 878 13.4%
2021 32.80 444th 646 31.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.22 489th 612 20.1%
2021 56.88 271st 494 45.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.40 785th 1413 44.4%
2019 26.96 1148th 1430 19.7%
2021 28.03 1024th 1444 29.1%
2022 43.27 836th 1464 42.9%
2023 34.88 1002nd 1461 31.4%
2024 44.52 837th 1464 42.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.78 408th 927 56.0%
2019 38.31 617th 949 35.0%
2021 35.81 560th 896 37.5%
2022 71.96 170th 927 81.7%
2023 34.30 642nd 933 31.2%
2024 43.77 520th 924 43.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.94 288th 915 68.5%
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Rank History for White students at Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.06 888th 1178 24.6%
2019 14.94 1100th 1183 7.0%
2021 17.32 1068th 1172 8.9%
2022 28.50 941st 1194 21.2%
2023 21.90 1017th 1183 14.0%
2024 29.07 908th 1166 22.1%
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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 Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 321 225 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1989 323 214 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1990 346 195 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1991 355 202 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 558
1992 355 185 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1993 351 185 0 1 0 n/a n/a 17 554
1994 339 190 4 3 0 n/a n/a 16 552
1995 352 218 7 6 5 n/a n/a 0 588
1996 352 218 7 6 5 n/a n/a 0 588
1997 372 230 3 11 5 n/a n/a 0 621
1998 393 256 3 12 4 n/a n/a 5 673
1999 385 282 0 17 6 n/a n/a 0 690
2000 400 262 0 22 4 n/a n/a 0 688
2001 403 273 0 24 3 n/a n/a 0 703
2002 400 242 0 39 3 n/a n/a 0 684
2003 400 242 0 39 3 n/a n/a 0 684
2004 401 220 0 35 3 n/a n/a 0 659
2005 400 232 0 39 2 n/a n/a 0 673
2006 392 214 0 38 1 n/a n/a 0 645
2007 376 177 0 40 1 n/a n/a 28 622
2008 371 181 1 39 1 n/a n/a 37 630
2009 369 194 0 35 2 n/a n/a 0 600
2010 385 198 0 43 4 n/a n/a 0 630
2011 370 181 0 52 1 0 25 0 629
2013 373 207 0 67 2 0 34 0 683
2014 342 190 0 53 1 0 31 0 617
2015 366 232 0 68 1 0 26 0 693
2016 339 220 0 60 0 0 23 0 642
2017 344 228 0 52 0 0 27 0 651
2018 349 197 1 50 1 0 32 0 630
2019 311 219 1 57 1 0 30 0 619
2020 304 195 1 49 1 0 37 0 587
2021 268 168 1 39 1 0 38 0 515
2022 246 151 1 43 1 0 46 0 488
2023 219 148 1 56 1 0 46 0 471

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 Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 546 27.0 20.2 41.8
1989 537 29.0 18.5 59.8
1990 541 33.0 16.3 58
1991 558 35.0 15.9 56.3
1992 541 34.0 15.9 38.8
1993 554 31.0 17.9 45.8
1994 552 31.0 17.8 45.1
1995 588 33.0 17.8 45.9
1996 588 33.0 17.8 45.9
1997 621 35.0 17.7 46.1
1998 673 40.0 16.8 54.2
1999 690 41.0 16.8 69.1
2000 688 40.0 17.2 63.7
2001 703 45.0 15.6 42.8
2002 684 47.0 14.6 75.9
2003 684 47.0 14.6 75.9
2004 659 49.0 13.4 78.3
2005 673 46.0 14.6 77
2006 645 49.0 13.2 62.3
2007 622 n/a n/a 66.2
2008 630 44.2 14.3 69
2009 600 42.8 14.0 64.8
2010 630 40.7 15.5 69.4
2011 629 37.6 16.7 65.5
2013 683 39.6 17.2 74.7
2014 617 42.8 14.4 80.2
2015 693 43.0 16.1 73.3
2016 642 46.0 13.9 70.7
2017 651 42.3 15.3 47.6
2018 630 42.3 14.8 73.5
2019 619 40.0 15.4 73.3
2020 587 36.9 15.8 99.5
2021 515 37.8 13.6 99.4
2022 488 34.0 14.3 99.4
2023 471 32.3 14.5 99.4

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 Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 546 27.0 20.2 41.8
1989 537 29.0 18.5 59.8
1990 541 33.0 16.3 58
1991 558 35.0 15.9 56.3
1992 541 34.0 15.9 38.8
1993 554 31.0 17.9 45.8
1994 552 31.0 17.8 45.1
1995 588 33.0 17.8 45.9
1996 588 33.0 17.8 45.9
1997 621 35.0 17.7 46.1
1998 673 40.0 16.8 54.2
1999 690 41.0 16.8 69.1
2000 688 40.0 17.2 63.7
2001 703 45.0 15.6 42.8
2002 684 47.0 14.6 75.9
2003 684 47.0 14.6 75.9
2004 659 49.0 13.4 78.3
2005 673 46.0 14.6 77
2006 645 49.0 13.2 62.3
2007 622 n/a n/a 66.2
2008 630 44.2 14.3 69
2009 600 42.8 14.0 64.8
2010 630 40.7 15.5 69.4
2011 629 37.6 16.7 65.5
2013 683 39.6 17.2 74.7
2014 617 42.8 14.4 80.2
2015 693 43.0 16.1 73.3
2016 642 46.0 13.9 70.7
2017 651 42.3 15.3 47.6
2018 630 42.3 14.8 73.5
2019 619 40.0 15.4 73.3
2020 587 36.9 15.8 99.5
2021 515 37.8 13.6 99.4
2022 488 34.0 14.3 99.4
2023 471 32.3 14.5 99.4

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 Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,737 (17.1%) $8,430 (82.9%) $10,168

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Vanceboro-Farm Life 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 1181st of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1090th of 1502 Elementary schools
 7.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary)50.943.2
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Craven County Board of Education)59.366.1
 6.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary)4034.6
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Craven County Board of Education)56.151.4
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary)3356.5
 23.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Craven County Board of Education)50.855.4
 4.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary)39.456.5
 17.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Craven County Board of Education)5659.5
 3.5%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary)57.639.2
 18.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Craven County Board of Education)58.751
 7.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary)52.233.8
 18.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Craven County Board of Education)56.347
 9.3%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary)57.645.9
 11.7%
   5th Grade Science (Craven County Board of Education)73.467.7
 5.7%
   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 Students619471
 23.9%
African American219148
 32.4%
American Indian11
Asian11
Hispanic5756
 1.8%
Pacific Islander00
White311219
 29.6%
Two or More Races3046
 53.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.3%99.4%
 26%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary

Students who attend Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Craven Middle
High : West Craven High

In the 2022-23 school year, 471 students attended Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary.

Students at Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary are 46% White, 31% African American, 12% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races.

Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary ranks 955th 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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