Edwin A Alderman Elementary

Summary:

Edwin A Alderman Elementary is a public elementary school in Wilmington, North Carolina, serving 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 has a 4-star rating.

Edwin A Alderman Elementary has a diverse student population, with a mix of White (41.24%), African American (38.49%), and Hispanic (12.37%) students. However, the school has a very high percentage (around 99%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Academically, the school's performance is generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, the school's 3rd-grade math proficiency rate was 36.4% in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to the district's 68.5% and the state's 62.7%.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Holly Tree Elementary and Pine Valley Elementary, Edwin A Alderman Elementary generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates in math, reading, and science. The school's high poverty level and relatively high per-student spending ($14,178 in 2018-2019) suggest that the school is serving a population with significant economic challenges, which may contribute to its lower academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2025 Independence Blvd
       Wilmington, NC  28403-5467


(910) 350-2031

District: New Hanover County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1121st of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,178 Help


Students who attend Edwin A Alderman Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Williston Middle
High:    New Hanover High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  291

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.2%
African American:
38.5%
Hispanic:
12.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Edwin A Alderman Elementary ranks worse than 74.5% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 18th 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 28.95. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Edwin A Alderman Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.2%), African American (38.5%), Hispanic (12.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edwin A Alderman Elementary is 11.7, which is the 6th best among 24 elementary schools in the New Hanover County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edwin A Alderman Elementary is $14,178, which is the 8th highest among 24 elementary schools in the New Hanover County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Edwin A Alderman Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Edwin A Alderman Elementary 1121st of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Edwin A Alderman 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 Edwin A Alderman Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Edwin A Alderman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 65.03 439th 1276 65.6%
2007 73.30 291st 1293 77.5%
2008 31.92 982nd 1324 25.8%
2009 19.57 1169th 1354 13.7%
2010 41.56 908th 1363 33.4%
2011 31.63 1045th 1381 24.3%
2012 36.83 990th 1388 28.7%
2013 21.34 1166th 1403 16.9%
2014 26.85 1060th 1390 23.7%
2015 41.72 878th 1440 39.0%
2016 25.38 1141st 1425 19.9%
2017 23.40 1178th 1429 17.6%
2018 43.08 870th 1434 39.3%
2019 28.77 1118th 1473 24.1%
2021 32.57 983rd 1489 34.0%
2022 38.07 950th 1514 37.3%
2023 40.27 924th 1502 38.5%
2024 28.95 1121st 1505 25.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Edwin A Alderman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.78 918th 1332 31.1%
2019 29.53 1058th 1361 22.3%
2021 19.13 1156th 1329 13.0%
2022 46.97 715th 1366 47.7%
2023 38.94 930th 1437 35.3%
2024 26.69 1189th 1450 18.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Edwin A Alderman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.95 894th 1405 36.4%
2019 22.54 1197th 1424 15.9%
2021 33.42 936th 1440 35.0%
2022 32.91 1020th 1458 30.0%
2023 30.99 1066th 1459 26.9%
2024 22.13 1220th 1455 16.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Edwin A Alderman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.24 816th 878 7.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Edwin A Alderman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.99 102nd 582 82.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Edwin A Alderman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.22 840th 1413 40.6%
2019 37.18 979th 1430 31.5%
2021 32.49 945th 1444 34.6%
2022 43.44 832nd 1464 43.2%
2023 53.53 674th 1461 53.9%
2024 41.64 874th 1464 40.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Edwin A Alderman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.27 780th 927 15.9%
2019 17.84 879th 949 7.4%
2021 24.98 729th 896 18.6%
2022 38.39 567th 927 38.8%
2023 21.84 807th 933 13.5%
2024 15.44 868th 924 6.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Edwin A Alderman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 84.96 81st 951 91.5%
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Rank History for White students at Edwin A Alderman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.23 480th 1178 59.3%
2019 48.51 637th 1183 46.2%
2021 54.06 513th 1172 56.2%
2022 52.77 575th 1194 51.8%
2023 56.94 511th 1183 56.8%
2024 39.47 761st 1166 34.7%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, October 19, 2017

Open Quote We are new to the Wilmington community and our daughter attends Alderman. It has been a fantastic experience so far! Class sizes are small (she has just 13 kids in her class), she gets a lot of personal attention, every teacher and staff member in the school greets her by name. School leadership works hard to build a culture of kindness and respect and makes sure every child is appropriately challenged and growing. We love our new neighborhood we're proud to say we love our neighborhood school, too. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Edwin A Alderman Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 300 103 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1989 281 128 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1990 327 122 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1991 352 117 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1992 363 115 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1993 387 101 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1994 404 105 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 516
1995 481 134 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 622
1996 481 134 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 622
1997 455 124 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 587
1998 444 125 8 5 1 n/a n/a 0 583
1999 439 130 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 582
2000 415 145 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 572
2001 385 144 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 542
2002 171 159 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2003 171 159 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2004 156 159 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2005 167 164 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2006 174 192 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 372
2007 170 152 6 4 1 n/a n/a 22 355
2008 177 173 8 6 1 n/a n/a 16 381
2009 157 175 6 11 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2010 136 141 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 290
2011 131 107 9 10 0 0 20 0 277
2012 126 121 9 12 0 1 18 0 287
2013 109 115 5 23 0 0 18 0 270
2014 103 117 2 27 0 0 15 0 264
2015 103 107 3 30 0 0 10 0 253
2016 107 120 2 38 0 1 8 0 276
2017 110 142 3 29 0 1 9 0 294
2018 124 128 2 25 0 1 7 0 287
2019 115 129 2 33 1 1 7 0 288
2020 116 126 0 35 1 0 8 0 286
2021 123 111 0 28 1 0 12 0 275
2022 106 122 0 30 1 0 20 0 279
2023 120 112 0 36 0 1 22 0 291

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 Edwin A Alderman Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 409 19.0 21.5 22.7
1989 417 20.0 20.8 24
1990 454 22.0 20.6 23.8
1991 476 22.0 21.6 22.7
1992 482 22.0 21.9 17.2
1993 495 27.0 18.3 18
1994 516 31.0 16.6 19.2
1995 622 36.0 17.3 16.1
1996 622 36.0 17.3 16.1
1997 587 36.0 16.3 19.3
1998 583 35.0 16.7 20.4
1999 582 35.0 16.6 24.9
2000 572 35.0 16.3 27.3
2001 542 35.0 15.5 26.9
2002 336 18.0 18.7 40.2
2003 336 18.0 18.7 40.2
2004 319 18.0 17.7 52.7
2005 334 18.0 18.6 60.5
2006 372 18.0 20.7 57.8
2007 355 n/a n/a 60.7
2008 381 31.0 12.3 63
2009 349 25.5 13.7 52.4
2010 290 21.6 13.4 51.7
2011 277 20.6 13.4 60.3
2012 287 19.9 14.3 60.3
2013 270 20.8 12.9 70.7
2014 264 20.4 12.9 75
2015 253 22.0 11.5 98.8
2016 276 20.0 13.8 94.2
2017 294 22.8 12.8 99
2018 287 24.7 11.6 99
2019 288 23.3 12.3 99
2020 286 23.5 12.1 99
2021 275 21.4 12.8 98.9
2022 279 23.3 11.9 98.9
2023 291 24.8 11.7 99

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 Edwin A Alderman Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 409 19.0 21.5 22.7
1989 417 20.0 20.8 24
1990 454 22.0 20.6 23.8
1991 476 22.0 21.6 22.7
1992 482 22.0 21.9 17.2
1993 495 27.0 18.3 18
1994 516 31.0 16.6 19.2
1995 622 36.0 17.3 16.1
1996 622 36.0 17.3 16.1
1997 587 36.0 16.3 19.3
1998 583 35.0 16.7 20.4
1999 582 35.0 16.6 24.9
2000 572 35.0 16.3 27.3
2001 542 35.0 15.5 26.9
2002 336 18.0 18.7 40.2
2003 336 18.0 18.7 40.2
2004 319 18.0 17.7 52.7
2005 334 18.0 18.6 60.5
2006 372 18.0 20.7 57.8
2007 355 n/a n/a 60.7
2008 381 31.0 12.3 63
2009 349 25.5 13.7 52.4
2010 290 21.6 13.4 51.7
2011 277 20.6 13.4 60.3
2012 287 19.9 14.3 60.3
2013 270 20.8 12.9 70.7
2014 264 20.4 12.9 75
2015 253 22.0 11.5 98.8
2016 276 20.0 13.8 94.2
2017 294 22.8 12.8 99
2018 287 24.7 11.6 99
2019 288 23.3 12.3 99
2020 286 23.5 12.1 99
2021 275 21.4 12.8 98.9
2022 279 23.3 11.9 98.9
2023 291 24.8 11.7 99

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 Edwin A Alderman Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,969 (13.9%) $12,209 (86.1%) $14,178

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Edwin A Alderman 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 1118th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 924th of 1502 Elementary schools
 14.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Edwin A Alderman Elementary)40.945.8
 4.9%
   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 (Edwin A Alderman Elementary)36.429.2
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hanover County Schools)61.653.7
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Edwin A Alderman Elementary)37.345.8
 8.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Hanover County Schools)63.365.2
 1.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Edwin A Alderman Elementary)47.150
 2.9%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hanover County Schools)63.464.2
 0.8%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Edwin A Alderman Elementary)5050
   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 (Edwin A Alderman Elementary)52.147.5
 4.6%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hanover County Schools)64.158
 6.1%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Edwin A Alderman Elementary)72.980
 7.1%
   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 Students288291
 1%
African American129112
 13.2%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic3336
 9.1%
Pacific Islander11
White115120
 4.3%
Two or More Races722
 214.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99%99%
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Students who attend Edwin A Alderman Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Williston Middle
High : New Hanover High

Students at Edwin A Alderman Elementary are 41% White, 38% African American, 12% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

Edwin A Alderman Elementary ranks 1121st of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 291 students attended Edwin A Alderman Elementary.


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