Ben D Quinn Elementary

Summary:

Ben D Quinn Elementary is a public elementary school in New Bern, North Carolina, serving 367 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This racially and socioeconomically diverse school has consistently performed above the Craven County and North Carolina state averages, particularly in mathematics and science.

Ben D Quinn Elementary's academic performance is a key strength, with 90% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 62.1% for Craven County and 62.7% for the state. The school's reading and science proficiency rates are also higher than district and state averages. Notably, Ben D Quinn's African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds have demonstrated strong performance, ranking among the top elementary schools in North Carolina.

While some nearby schools like Creekside Elementary and Albert H Bangert Elementary have outperformed Ben D Quinn in certain areas, the school's diverse student population and its ability to support the academic success of students from various backgrounds make it a standout institution within the Craven County district.


Detail:

Public K-5

 4275 M L King Jr Boulevard
       New Bern, NC  28562


(252) 514-6420

District: Craven County Board of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
550th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,815 Help


Students who attend Ben D Quinn Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    H J MacDonald Middle
High:    New Bern High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  347

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.0%
African American:
23.3%
Two or more races:
12.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ben D Quinn Elementary ranks better than 63.5% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 5th 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 61.56. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Ben D Quinn Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45%), African American (23.3%), two or more races (12.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ben D Quinn Elementary is 15.2. 12 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 Ben D Quinn Elementary is $10,815. 7 elementary schools in the Craven County Board of Education School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ben D Quinn Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ben D Quinn Elementary 550th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Ben D Quinn 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 Ben D Quinn Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ben D Quinn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 66.24 409th 1276 67.9%
2007 72.26 303rd 1293 76.6%
2008 65.64 435th 1324 67.1%
2009 74.29 310th 1354 77.1%
2010 75.52 286th 1363 79.0%
2011 66.25 489th 1381 64.6%
2012 68.50 436th 1388 68.6%
2013 65.53 429th 1403 69.4%
2014 75.72 301st 1390 78.3%
2015 62.40 529th 1440 63.3%
2016 58.54 582nd 1425 59.2%
2017 54.85 668th 1429 53.3%
2018 49.79 754th 1434 47.4%
2019 53.57 705th 1473 52.1%
2021 43.10 820th 1489 44.9%
2022 51.10 722nd 1514 52.3%
2023 64.81 501st 1502 66.6%
2024 61.56 550th 1505 63.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ben D Quinn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.69 60th 159 62.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ben D Quinn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.43 847th 1332 36.4%
2019 52.65 630th 1361 53.7%
2021 49.09 606th 1329 54.4%
2022 43.09 782nd 1366 42.8%
2023 64.27 422nd 1437 70.6%
2024 72.95 273rd 1450 81.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Ben D Quinn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.88 677th 1405 51.8%
2019 46.63 800th 1424 43.8%
2021 42.21 793rd 1440 44.9%
2022 51.55 693rd 1458 52.5%
2023 67.32 426th 1459 70.8%
2024 60.65 537th 1455 63.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ben D Quinn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.30 830th 878 5.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ben D Quinn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.41 471st 612 23.0%
2021 56.39 275th 494 44.3%
2024 69.83 72nd 669 89.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Ben D Quinn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.54 817th 1413 42.2%
2019 59.89 543rd 1430 62.0%
2021 44.09 783rd 1444 45.8%
2022 52.30 685th 1464 53.2%
2023 59.66 571st 1461 60.9%
2024 59.90 569th 1464 61.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Ben D Quinn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.98 500th 927 46.1%
2019 52.81 401st 949 57.7%
2021 39.72 506th 896 43.5%
2022 36.25 600th 927 35.3%
2023 54.54 371st 933 60.2%
2024 87.97 46th 924 95.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Ben D Quinn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.15 420th 843 50.2%
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Rank History for White students at Ben D Quinn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.98 638th 1178 45.8%
2019 55.90 520th 1183 56.0%
2021 43.04 679th 1172 42.1%
2022 46.69 656th 1194 45.1%
2023 59.74 466th 1183 60.6%
2024 37.04 791st 1166 32.2%
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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 Ben D Quinn Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 273 181 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1993 312 179 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1994 275 145 1 3 0 n/a n/a 8 432
1995 253 163 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 419
1996 253 163 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 419
1997 286 152 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 442
1998 304 167 0 3 2 n/a n/a 3 479
1999 308 161 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 470
2000 317 169 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 494
2001 313 160 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 481
2002 300 168 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2003 300 168 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2004 288 178 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 479
2005 278 171 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2006 276 183 6 11 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2007 308 159 6 14 1 n/a n/a 7 495
2008 305 168 9 10 2 n/a n/a 11 505
2009 295 184 13 12 1 n/a n/a 0 505
2010 319 187 19 11 1 n/a n/a 0 537
2011 336 197 17 11 2 0 17 0 580
2012 314 166 23 13 1 0 20 0 537
2013 295 159 26 23 3 1 18 0 525
2014 262 174 30 19 2 0 17 0 504
2015 293 165 27 21 3 1 21 0 531
2016 261 146 21 24 2 1 24 0 479
2017 265 131 26 33 0 1 21 0 477
2018 219 124 28 35 0 0 35 0 441
2019 234 111 28 32 1 0 35 0 441
2020 222 122 29 34 1 0 39 0 447
2021 188 122 29 43 2 1 48 0 433
2022 170 107 30 35 2 1 43 0 388
2023 166 88 32 42 0 1 38 0 367
2024 156 81 36 29 0 2 43 0 347

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 Ben D Quinn Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 457 18.0 25.3 n/a
1993 495 25.0 19.8 32.5
1994 432 28.0 15.4 35.1
1995 419 24.0 17.5 32.9
1996 419 24.0 17.5 32.9
1997 442 26.0 17.0 33.3
1998 479 31.0 15.5 33.6
1999 470 31.0 15.2 40.9
2000 494 31.0 15.9 34
2001 481 32.0 15.0 37.6
2002 481 34.0 14.1 40.3
2003 481 34.0 14.1 40.3
2004 479 31.0 15.5 41.5
2005 459 33.0 13.9 42
2006 476 35.0 13.6 42.9
2007 495 n/a n/a 43
2008 505 33.4 15.1 38.9
2009 505 31.5 16.0 37.8
2010 537 30.3 17.7 46.7
2011 580 29.4 19.7 49.7
2012 537 28.2 18.9 49.2
2013 525 29.2 17.9 52.6
2014 504 28.8 17.4 54.6
2015 531 33.0 16.0 47.1
2016 479 31.0 15.4 48.9
2017 477 31.4 15.1 29.1
2018 441 30.0 14.7 43.5
2019 441 30.0 14.7 45.4
2020 447 28.0 15.9 42.1
2021 433 30.0 14.4 36.7
2022 388 29.0 13.3 33.2
2023 367 27.1 13.4 54.2
2024 347 22.8 15.2 98

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 Ben D Quinn Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 457 18.0 25.3 n/a
1993 495 25.0 19.8 32.5
1994 432 28.0 15.4 35.1
1995 419 24.0 17.5 32.9
1996 419 24.0 17.5 32.9
1997 442 26.0 17.0 33.3
1998 479 31.0 15.5 33.6
1999 470 31.0 15.2 40.9
2000 494 31.0 15.9 34
2001 481 32.0 15.0 37.6
2002 481 34.0 14.1 40.3
2003 481 34.0 14.1 40.3
2004 479 31.0 15.5 41.5
2005 459 33.0 13.9 42
2006 476 35.0 13.6 42.9
2007 495 n/a n/a 43
2008 505 33.4 15.1 38.9
2009 505 31.5 16.0 37.8
2010 537 30.3 17.7 46.7
2011 580 29.4 19.7 49.7
2012 537 28.2 18.9 49.2
2013 525 29.2 17.9 52.6
2014 504 28.8 17.4 54.6
2015 531 33.0 16.0 47.1
2016 479 31.0 15.4 48.9
2017 477 31.4 15.1 29.1
2018 441 30.0 14.7 43.5
2019 441 30.0 14.7 45.4
2020 447 28.0 15.9 42.1
2021 433 30.0 14.4 36.7
2022 388 29.0 13.3 33.2
2023 367 27.1 13.4 54.2
2024 347 22.8 15.2 98

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 Ben D Quinn Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,386 (12.8%) $9,430 (87.2%) $10,815

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ben D Quinn 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 705th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 501st of 1502 Elementary schools
 14.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ben D Quinn Elementary)72.285.7
 13.5%
   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 (Ben D Quinn Elementary)69.665.3
 4.3%
   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 (Ben D Quinn Elementary)47.554.8
 7.3%
   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 (Ben D Quinn Elementary)55.758.1
 2.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Craven County Board of Education)5659.5
 3.5%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ben D Quinn Elementary)54.354.2
 0.1%
   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 (Ben D Quinn Elementary)56.557.6
 1.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Craven County Board of Education)56.347
 9.3%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Ben D Quinn Elementary)69.662.7
 6.9%
   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 Students441367
 16.8%
African American11188
 20.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian2832
 14.3%
Hispanic3242
 31.3%
Pacific Islander01
White234166
 29.1%
Two or More Races3538
 8.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.4%54.2%
 8.9%


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Students at Ben D Quinn Elementary are 45% White, 23% African American, 12% Two or more races, 10% Asian, 8% Hispanic.

Ben D Quinn Elementary ranks 550th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Ben D Quinn Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : H J MacDonald Middle
High : New Bern High

In the 2023-24 school year, 347 students attended Ben D Quinn Elementary.


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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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