Carolina Beach Elementary

Summary:

Carolina Beach Elementary is a public elementary school located in Carolina Beach, North Carolina, serving 431 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the New Hanover County Schools district, which is ranked 70 out of 242 districts in the state and rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Carolina Beach Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in North Carolina, with students performing significantly better than the state and district averages in standardized tests. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 87.2% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 68.5% in the New Hanover County Schools district and 62.7% statewide. The school's student population is predominantly white, with only a small percentage of minority students. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has fluctuated over the years, suggesting a mix of students from different socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to nearby schools, Carolina Beach Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, particularly in certain student subgroups. For instance, the school's female students and special education students rank significantly higher than their peers in the state. However, the school's racial homogeneity is in contrast to some of its neighboring schools, such as Mary C Williams Elementary, which has a much more diverse student population. Additionally, the percentage of low-income students at Carolina Beach Elementary is lower than some of the nearby schools, suggesting it may serve a more affluent community.


Detail:

Public K-5

 400 South 4th St
       Carolina Beach, NC  28428


(910) 458-4340

District: New Hanover County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
163rd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,071 Help


Students who attend Carolina Beach Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Charles P Murray Middle
High:    Eugene Ashley High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  432

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.1%
Hispanic:
3.9%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.3% Help


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Compare Details Carolina Beach Elementary ranks better than 89.2% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 8th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the New Hanover County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.16. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.1%), Hispanic (3.9%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carolina Beach Elementary is 14.8. 21 elementary schools in the New Hanover County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carolina Beach Elementary is $10,071. 19 elementary schools in the New Hanover County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carolina Beach Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Carolina Beach Elementary 163rd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Carolina Beach Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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New Hanover County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks New Hanover County Schools 70th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Carolina Beach Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Carolina Beach Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 66.61 398th 1276 68.8%
2007 69.16 365th 1293 71.8%
2008 65.12 448th 1324 66.2%
2009 71.76 362nd 1354 73.3%
2010 69.54 403rd 1363 70.4%
2011 73.89 326th 1381 76.4%
2012 72.07 363rd 1388 73.8%
2013 84.60 163rd 1403 88.4%
2014 78.17 268th 1390 80.7%
2015 82.83 190th 1440 86.8%
2016 77.77 270th 1425 81.1%
2017 78.40 251st 1429 82.4%
2018 82.83 188th 1434 86.9%
2019 85.62 159th 1473 89.2%
2021 78.43 268th 1489 82.0%
2022 80.61 240th 1514 84.1%
2023 84.00 184th 1502 87.7%
2024 86.16 163rd 1505 89.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Carolina Beach Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 78.64 78th 801 90.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carolina Beach Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.25 288th 1332 78.4%
2019 80.87 147th 1361 89.2%
2021 83.10 117th 1329 91.2%
2022 67.87 310th 1366 77.3%
2023 77.26 214th 1437 85.1%
2024 71.93 287th 1450 80.2%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Carolina Beach Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.67 8th 30 73.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Carolina Beach Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.91 260th 1405 81.5%
2019 75.76 286th 1424 79.9%
2021 71.68 334th 1440 76.8%
2022 75.69 290th 1458 80.1%
2023 81.07 199th 1459 86.4%
2024 85.90 140th 1455 90.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Carolina Beach Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 50.95 242nd 634 61.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Carolina Beach Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.41 413th 612 32.5%
2023 59.07 302nd 582 48.1%
2024 71.78 16th 669 97.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Carolina Beach Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.65 161st 1413 88.6%
2019 90.45 86th 1430 94.0%
2021 79.94 235th 1444 83.7%
2022 81.95 202nd 1464 86.2%
2023 83.97 169th 1461 88.4%
2024 83.06 186th 1464 87.3%
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Rank History for White students at Carolina Beach Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.55 328th 1178 72.2%
2019 69.67 323rd 1183 72.7%
2021 56.02 493rd 1172 57.9%
2022 60.85 436th 1194 63.5%
2023 66.70 363rd 1183 69.3%
2024 68.81 335th 1166 71.3%
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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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by a parent
Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Open Quote This is the BEST school by far that my grandchildren have ever attended! The only warning would be the lice eppidemic that infests this entire county. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Carolina Beach Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 420 49 1 0 4 n/a n/a 0 474
1989 412 41 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1990 432 44 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1991 404 43 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 450
1992 373 35 1 1 1 n/a n/a -2 409
1993 365 39 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 408
1994 406 45 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1995 391 40 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 437
1996 391 40 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 437
1997 385 31 1 6 4 n/a n/a 0 427
1998 401 33 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 442
1999 424 29 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2000 384 44 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 435
2001 400 50 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2002 422 45 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2003 422 45 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2004 416 40 3 6 3 n/a n/a 0 468
2005 438 45 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 495
2006 420 41 2 12 1 n/a n/a 0 476
2007 547 37 5 11 2 n/a n/a 28 630
2008 349 8 6 7 2 n/a n/a 16 388
2009 390 31 6 4 4 n/a n/a 0 435
2010 383 32 6 2 4 n/a n/a 0 427
2011 418 5 2 11 1 2 12 0 451
2012 437 16 3 9 2 2 14 0 483
2013 436 13 3 8 0 2 6 0 468
2014 406 9 3 12 0 1 11 0 442
2015 388 9 6 20 0 0 10 0 433
2016 410 9 4 19 0 0 19 0 461
2017 393 7 7 20 0 0 23 0 450
2018 416 4 5 16 0 0 15 0 456
2019 418 3 3 11 0 0 20 0 455
2020 415 5 3 9 2 0 16 0 450
2021 363 3 4 13 2 0 14 0 399
2022 371 3 4 15 2 1 13 0 409
2023 394 4 4 16 2 1 10 0 431
2024 385 9 5 17 2 1 13 0 432

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 Carolina Beach Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 474 22.0 21.5 6.1
1989 454 25.0 18.1 34.1
1990 478 24.0 19.9 33.1
1991 450 24.0 18.7 35.1
1992 409 24.0 17.0 25.9
1993 408 23.0 17.7 34.8
1994 451 25.0 18.0 28.6
1995 437 28.0 15.6 29.1
1996 437 28.0 15.6 29.1
1997 427 25.0 17.1 32.8
1998 442 26.0 17.0 28.5
1999 459 26.0 17.7 38.8
2000 435 26.0 16.7 43
2001 453 26.0 17.4 35.3
2002 475 30.0 15.8 35.4
2003 475 30.0 15.8 35.4
2004 468 30.0 15.6 37.2
2005 495 30.0 16.5 33.3
2006 476 30.0 15.9 36.8
2007 630 n/a n/a 35.7
2008 388 26.7 14.5 32.8
2009 435 26.1 16.7 29.9
2010 427 25.4 16.8 33
2011 451 24.8 18.1 36.1
2012 483 29.0 16.6 35
2013 468 29.1 16.0 37.2
2014 442 28.0 15.7 36.9
2015 433 25.0 17.3 32.3
2016 461 27.0 17.0 32.3
2017 450 27.2 16.5 32.7
2018 456 27.3 16.6 29.2
2019 455 28.2 16.0 36
2020 450 29.0 15.4 31.8
2021 399 29.4 13.5 25.3
2022 409 28.2 14.4 13.4
2023 431 28.4 15.1 31.6
2024 432 29.0 14.8 33.3

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 Carolina Beach Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 474 22.0 21.5 6.1
1989 454 25.0 18.1 34.1
1990 478 24.0 19.9 33.1
1991 450 24.0 18.7 35.1
1992 409 24.0 17.0 25.9
1993 408 23.0 17.7 34.8
1994 451 25.0 18.0 28.6
1995 437 28.0 15.6 29.1
1996 437 28.0 15.6 29.1
1997 427 25.0 17.1 32.8
1998 442 26.0 17.0 28.5
1999 459 26.0 17.7 38.8
2000 435 26.0 16.7 43
2001 453 26.0 17.4 35.3
2002 475 30.0 15.8 35.4
2003 475 30.0 15.8 35.4
2004 468 30.0 15.6 37.2
2005 495 30.0 16.5 33.3
2006 476 30.0 15.9 36.8
2007 630 n/a n/a 35.7
2008 388 26.7 14.5 32.8
2009 435 26.1 16.7 29.9
2010 427 25.4 16.8 33
2011 451 24.8 18.1 36.1
2012 483 29.0 16.6 35
2013 468 29.1 16.0 37.2
2014 442 28.0 15.7 36.9
2015 433 25.0 17.3 32.3
2016 461 27.0 17.0 32.3
2017 450 27.2 16.5 32.7
2018 456 27.3 16.6 29.2
2019 455 28.2 16.0 36
2020 450 29.0 15.4 31.8
2021 399 29.4 13.5 25.3
2022 409 28.2 14.4 13.4
2023 431 28.4 15.1 31.6
2024 432 29.0 14.8 33.3

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 Carolina Beach Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $617 (6.1%) $9,454 (93.9%) $10,071

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Carolina Beach 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 159th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 184th of 1502 Elementary schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Carolina Beach Elementary)79.175.7
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hanover County Schools)69.468.1
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Carolina Beach Elementary)77.967.1
 10.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hanover County Schools)61.653.7
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Carolina Beach Elementary)66.265.9
 0.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Hanover County Schools)63.365.2
 1.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Carolina Beach Elementary)67.772.9
 5.2%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hanover County Schools)63.464.2
 0.8%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Carolina Beach Elementary)81.371.6
 9.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Hanover County Schools)67.666.3
 1.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Carolina Beach Elementary)82.568.2
 14.3%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hanover County Schools)64.158
 6.1%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Carolina Beach Elementary)91.384.1
 7.2%
   5th Grade Science (New Hanover County Schools)8074.9
 5.1%
   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 Students455431
 5.3%
African American34
 33.3%
American Indian02
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic1116
 45.5%
Pacific Islander01
White418394
 5.7%
Two or More Races2010
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36%31.6%
 4.5%


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Students at Carolina Beach Elementary are 89% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 432 students attended Carolina Beach Elementary.

Students who attend Carolina Beach Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Charles P Murray Middle
High : Eugene Ashley High

Carolina Beach Elementary ranks 163rd of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 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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