Arthur W Edwards Elementary

Summary:

Arthur W Edwards Elementary is a public elementary school in Havelock, North Carolina, serving 533 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Craven County Board of Education district, which is ranked 111 out of 242 school districts in the state.

Arthur W Edwards Elementary has seen fluctuations in its academic performance, with its statewide ranking ranging from 165th out of 1,429 North Carolina elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 771st out of 1,489 in 2020-2021. The school's performance on state assessments has been mixed, with some grades and subjects performing above the district and state averages, while others fall below. For example, 5th-grade students outperformed the district and state in mathematics and science, but 3rd-grade reading scores were lower. The school's performance also varies among different student subgroups, with Hispanic students generally performing better than the overall school, while White students and students with disabilities have lower rankings.

When compared to nearby schools, such as W Jesse Gurganus Elementary and schools in the Carteret County Public Schools district, Arthur W Edwards Elementary generally performs below the top-performing schools in the region. The school's fluctuating performance and significant achievement gaps among student subgroups suggest that it may need to focus on addressing the unique needs and challenges faced by underperforming groups to ensure more equitable outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 200 Education Lane
       Havelock, NC  28532-0189


(252) 444-5140

District: Craven County Board of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
619th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,857 Help


Students who attend Arthur W Edwards Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Tucker Creek Middle
High:    Havelock High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  533

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.8%
Hispanic:
18.8%
African American:
10.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Arthur W Edwards Elementary ranks better than 58.9% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 6th 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 57.93. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Arthur W Edwards Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Craven County Board of Education School District. Racial makeup is: White (59.8%), Hispanic (18.8%), African American (10.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arthur W Edwards Elementary is 15.9. 11 elementary schools in the Craven County Board of Education School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arthur W Edwards Elementary is $9,857. 12 elementary schools in the Craven County Board of Education School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Arthur W Edwards Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Arthur W Edwards Elementary 619th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Arthur W Edwards Elementary in the ranking list.)

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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 Arthur W Edwards Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Arthur W Edwards Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 77.60 207th 1276 83.8%
2007 79.76 179th 1293 86.2%
2008 81.32 164th 1324 87.6%
2009 77.72 249th 1354 81.6%
2010 79.32 213th 1363 84.4%
2011 66.03 495th 1381 64.2%
2012 80.01 208th 1388 85.0%
2013 72.55 323rd 1403 77.0%
2014 68.69 416th 1390 70.1%
2015 75.48 313th 1440 78.3%
2016 63.85 498th 1425 65.1%
2017 84.01 165th 1429 88.5%
2018 70.31 398th 1434 72.2%
2019 54.83 679th 1473 53.9%
2021 45.73 771st 1489 48.2%
2022 61.11 565th 1514 62.7%
2023 58.09 615th 1502 59.1%
2024 57.93 619th 1505 58.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Arthur W Edwards Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.21 7th 86 91.9%
2023 39.95 97th 154 37.0%
2024 63.79 57th 159 64.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Arthur W Edwards Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 29.35 614th 801 23.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Arthur W Edwards Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.85 121st 1332 90.9%
2019 66.65 368th 1361 73.0%
2021 45.76 674th 1329 49.3%
2022 66.21 337th 1366 75.3%
2023 59.72 499th 1437 65.3%
2024 62.75 444th 1450 69.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Arthur W Edwards Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.42 472nd 1405 66.4%
2019 53.78 683rd 1424 52.0%
2021 45.07 751st 1440 47.8%
2022 62.59 506th 1458 65.3%
2023 49.44 748th 1459 48.7%
2024 47.56 754th 1455 48.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Arthur W Edwards Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.83 259th 897 71.1%
2019 50.00 369th 878 58.0%
2021 35.64 408th 646 36.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Arthur W Edwards Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.23 488th 612 20.3%
2021 35.27 407th 494 17.6%
2022 70.21 14th 500 97.2%
2024 36.64 592nd 669 11.5%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Arthur W Edwards Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.07 56th 76 26.3%
2019 13.79 68th 72 5.6%
2021 20.86 67th 76 11.8%
2022 37.54 57th 85 32.9%
2023 40.63 52nd 81 35.8%
2024 31.05 60th 75 20.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Arthur W Edwards Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.84 345th 1413 75.6%
2019 54.66 663rd 1430 53.6%
2021 45.86 750th 1444 48.1%
2022 57.80 600th 1464 59.0%
2023 64.58 476th 1461 67.4%
2024 64.23 487th 1464 66.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Arthur W Edwards Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.00 125th 927 86.5%
2019 62.25 282nd 949 70.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Arthur W Edwards Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.84 164th 851 80.7%
2019 64.42 251st 865 71.0%
2021 62.58 233rd 843 72.4%
2022 68.41 195th 893 78.2%
2023 58.96 312th 915 65.9%
2024 65.22 272nd 951 71.4%
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Rank History for White students at Arthur W Edwards Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.55 613th 1178 48.0%
2019 34.32 864th 1183 27.0%
2021 27.20 919th 1172 21.6%
2022 38.36 787th 1194 34.1%
2023 37.73 800th 1183 32.4%
2024 33.46 845th 1166 27.5%
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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 Arthur W Edwards Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 720 155 10 16 2 n/a n/a 0 903
1989 648 163 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 826
1990 653 157 9 26 0 n/a n/a 0 845
1991 664 159 3 19 0 n/a n/a 0 845
1992 552 151 8 17 0 n/a n/a 0 728
1993 551 153 6 29 3 n/a n/a 0 742
1994 589 189 8 34 3 n/a n/a 16 839
1995 565 245 8 37 0 n/a n/a 0 855
1996 565 245 8 37 0 n/a n/a 0 855
1997 574 181 8 33 2 n/a n/a 0 798
1998 477 132 13 29 2 n/a n/a 6 659
1999 458 151 10 41 2 n/a n/a 0 662
2000 562 176 12 40 3 n/a n/a 0 793
2001 581 158 13 44 6 n/a n/a 0 802
2002 532 166 13 42 9 n/a n/a 0 762
2003 532 166 13 42 9 n/a n/a 0 762
2004 500 157 6 47 5 n/a n/a 0 715
2005 503 142 9 59 4 n/a n/a 0 717
2006 443 138 7 47 2 n/a n/a 0 637
2007 386 95 7 49 4 n/a n/a 49 590
2008 367 78 9 45 4 n/a n/a 59 562
2009 365 155 12 49 2 n/a n/a 0 583
2010 333 140 13 40 3 n/a n/a 0 529
2011 343 87 13 80 2 3 27 0 555
2012 340 78 9 80 3 2 45 0 557
2013 340 68 9 96 3 2 37 0 555
2014 289 61 7 80 2 4 32 0 475
2015 234 55 7 63 2 2 29 0 392
2016 418 69 11 92 1 4 54 0 649
2017 412 64 12 89 0 4 48 0 629
2018 399 69 10 89 0 1 54 0 622
2019 387 56 12 122 0 4 44 0 625
2020 326 57 14 136 1 3 49 0 586
2021 290 47 12 119 1 1 38 0 508
2022 297 48 6 107 1 3 43 0 505
2023 319 56 5 100 0 1 52 0 533

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 Arthur W Edwards Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 903 47.0 19.2 14.2
1989 826 48.0 17.2 40.1
1990 845 58.0 14.5 36.4
1991 845 48.0 17.6 36.4
1992 728 43.0 16.9 14
1993 742 42.0 17.7 17.5
1994 839 50.0 16.8 17.1
1995 855 49.0 17.4 20
1996 855 49.0 17.4 20
1997 798 50.0 16.0 23.8
1998 659 45.0 14.6 21.9
1999 662 45.0 14.7 48.9
2000 793 45.0 17.6 40.6
2001 802 48.0 16.7 49
2002 762 51.0 14.9 49
2003 762 51.0 14.9 49
2004 715 44.0 16.3 50.5
2005 717 47.0 15.3 41.3
2006 637 47.0 13.6 47.1
2007 590 n/a n/a 57.5
2008 562 43.9 12.8 51.1
2009 583 38.5 15.1 45.5
2010 529 34.6 15.2 50.7
2011 555 35.1 15.8 47
2012 557 34.2 16.2 46.7
2013 555 35.1 15.7 47.6
2014 475 31.2 15.2 48.2
2015 392 29.0 13.5 52.8
2016 649 40.0 16.2 46.2
2017 629 39.0 16.1 19.6
2018 622 43.0 14.4 43.6
2019 625 40.6 15.3 51.2
2020 586 38.5 15.2 45.4
2021 508 35.5 14.3 25.6
2022 505 34.5 14.6 23.4
2023 533 33.5 15.9 49.5

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 Arthur W Edwards Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 903 47.0 19.2 14.2
1989 826 48.0 17.2 40.1
1990 845 58.0 14.5 36.4
1991 845 48.0 17.6 36.4
1992 728 43.0 16.9 14
1993 742 42.0 17.7 17.5
1994 839 50.0 16.8 17.1
1995 855 49.0 17.4 20
1996 855 49.0 17.4 20
1997 798 50.0 16.0 23.8
1998 659 45.0 14.6 21.9
1999 662 45.0 14.7 48.9
2000 793 45.0 17.6 40.6
2001 802 48.0 16.7 49
2002 762 51.0 14.9 49
2003 762 51.0 14.9 49
2004 715 44.0 16.3 50.5
2005 717 47.0 15.3 41.3
2006 637 47.0 13.6 47.1
2007 590 n/a n/a 57.5
2008 562 43.9 12.8 51.1
2009 583 38.5 15.1 45.5
2010 529 34.6 15.2 50.7
2011 555 35.1 15.8 47
2012 557 34.2 16.2 46.7
2013 555 35.1 15.7 47.6
2014 475 31.2 15.2 48.2
2015 392 29.0 13.5 52.8
2016 649 40.0 16.2 46.2
2017 629 39.0 16.1 19.6
2018 622 43.0 14.4 43.6
2019 625 40.6 15.3 51.2
2020 586 38.5 15.2 45.4
2021 508 35.5 14.3 25.6
2022 505 34.5 14.6 23.4
2023 533 33.5 15.9 49.5

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 Arthur W Edwards Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,096 (11.1%) $8,761 (88.9%) $9,857

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Arthur W Edwards Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 679th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 615th of 1502 Elementary schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Arthur W Edwards Elementary)6564
 1%
   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 (Arthur W Edwards Elementary)6257
 5%
   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 (Arthur W Edwards Elementary)49.540.4
 9.1%
   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 (Arthur W Edwards Elementary)51.657.4
 5.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Craven County Board of Education)5659.5
 3.5%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Arthur W Edwards Elementary)70.748.1
 22.6%
   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 (Arthur W Edwards Elementary)61.654.5
 7.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Craven County Board of Education)56.347
 9.3%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Arthur W Edwards Elementary)69.487
 17.6%
   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 Students625533
 14.7%
African American5656
American Indian00
Asian125
 58.3%
Hispanic122100
 18%
Pacific Islander41
 75%
White387319
 17.6%
Two or More Races4452
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.2%49.5%
 1.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 533 students attended Arthur W Edwards Elementary.

Students at Arthur W Edwards Elementary are 60% White, 19% Hispanic, 11% African American, 10% Two or more races.

Students who attend Arthur W Edwards Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Tucker Creek Middle
High : Havelock High

Arthur W Edwards Elementary ranks 619th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 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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