Ogden Elementary

Summary:

Ogden Elementary is a highly-ranked public elementary school in Wilmington, North Carolina, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With consistently outstanding academic performance, Ogden Elementary has earned a statewide ranking of 3 out of 1,505 schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ogden Elementary's academic excellence is evident in its students' standardized test scores, which significantly outperform the state and New Hanover County School District averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 96.4% of 3rd-grade students at Ogden Elementary were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to just 62.7% for the state and 68.5% for the district. However, the school's student population is predominantly white (86.43%) and has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (15.91%), which is much lower than nearby schools like Winter Park Model Elementary and R Freeman School of Engineering, which have over 98% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Ogden Elementary's consistently high performance suggests that the school has effective teaching practices and a strong curriculum that supports student learning. However, the disparities in racial and socioeconomic makeup between Ogden Elementary and nearby schools raise important questions about equity and access to quality education for all students in the area. Additionally, Ogden Elementary's ranking for its gifted and talented program is lower than its overall ranking, indicating that the school may need to focus on providing more support and opportunities for its high-achieving students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3637 Middle Sound Rd
       Wilmington, NC  28411-9566


(910) 686-6464

District: New Hanover County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
3rd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,099 Help


Students who attend Ogden Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    M C S Noble Middle
High:    Emsley A Laney High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  641

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.4%
Hispanic:
6.4%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ogden Elementary ranks better than 99.8% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first 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 98.28. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Ogden Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the New Hanover County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (86.4%), Hispanic (6.4%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ogden Elementary is 16.6, which is the highest among 25 elementary schools in the New Hanover County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ogden Elementary is $9,099, which is the lowest among 25 elementary schools in the New Hanover County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ogden Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ogden Elementary 3rd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Ogden 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 Ogden Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ogden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 88.63 81st 1324 93.9%
2009 91.05 29th 1354 97.9%
2010 88.32 62nd 1363 95.5%
2011 89.91 35th 1381 97.5%
2012 90.35 33rd 1388 97.6%
2013 96.76 24th 1403 98.3%
2014 97.34 8th 1390 99.4%
2015 95.44 24th 1440 98.3%
2016 95.77 18th 1425 98.7%
2017 95.87 18th 1429 98.7%
2018 96.78 8th 1434 99.4%
2019 97.35 6th 1473 99.6%
2021 96.41 34th 1489 97.7%
2022 95.31 40th 1514 97.4%
2023 97.59 9th 1502 99.4%
2024 98.28 3rd 1505 99.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ogden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 99.41 6th 801 99.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ogden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.74 7th 1332 99.5%
2019 97.36 5th 1361 99.6%
2021 92.43 39th 1329 97.1%
2022 90.15 47th 1366 96.6%
2023 98.31 4th 1437 99.7%
2024 98.08 8th 1450 99.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Ogden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.37 12th 1405 99.1%
2019 95.72 14th 1424 99.0%
2021 95.76 36th 1440 97.5%
2022 96.39 14th 1458 99.0%
2023 96.97 8th 1459 99.5%
2024 97.94 4th 1455 99.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ogden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.85 18th 897 98.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ogden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.26 196th 612 68.0%
2021 70.94 101st 494 79.6%
2022 62.27 207th 500 58.6%
2023 66.31 165th 582 71.6%
2024 66.64 177th 669 73.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Ogden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.10 6th 1413 99.6%
2019 97.59 3rd 1430 99.8%
2021 95.21 37th 1444 97.4%
2022 91.63 79th 1464 94.6%
2023 96.98 9th 1461 99.4%
2024 97.25 9th 1464 99.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ogden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 98.86 4th 951 99.6%
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Rank History for White students at Ogden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.57 10th 1178 99.2%
2019 92.46 29th 1183 97.5%
2021 88.92 71st 1172 93.9%
2022 85.66 109th 1194 90.9%
2023 92.40 26th 1183 97.8%
2024 93.66 17th 1166 98.5%
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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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All ratings (Avg rating: 2.7)
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Reviews:
by a teacher
Friday, October 4, 2019

Open Quote I think the teachers do a good job with the children but the principal is out of touch with current county board of education guidelines and therefore the students and the academics suffer. She also has exerted some level of intimidation on the staff when it comes to providing academic transparency to the parents... There is a reason the school scores high on EOG’s because the teachers are told to teach to the test... Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, October 3, 2019

Open Quote My son went to Ogden, we eventually had to bring a lawsuit against the school as they refused to meet the federal and state guidelines for students with disabilities. The New Hanover County school Board found them at fault and we where able to pull our child. Placing him in a school where he flourished. Close Quote


by a parent on FaceBook
Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Open Quote My child is about to complete Kindergarten and Ogden Elementary has exceeded all of our expectations. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ogden Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 479 118 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 597
1989 277 133 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 412
1990 320 124 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1991 366 121 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1992 376 120 1 0 8 n/a n/a 0 505
1993 385 97 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 485
1994 424 89 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 520
1995 442 88 2 2 3 n/a n/a 0 537
1996 442 88 2 2 3 n/a n/a 0 537
1997 476 88 1 3 5 n/a n/a 0 573
1998 418 89 1 4 3 n/a n/a 0 515
1999 420 98 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 524
2000 410 100 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 519
2001 429 95 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 531
2002 409 101 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2003 409 101 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2004 429 94 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 533
2005 451 74 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 540
2006 317 28 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2007 333 16 7 13 0 n/a n/a 13 382
2008 611 14 11 14 1 n/a n/a 23 674
2009 657 45 10 16 1 n/a n/a 0 729
2010 606 40 10 15 1 n/a n/a 0 672
2011 626 15 8 19 1 1 14 0 684
2012 612 16 7 16 1 1 15 0 668
2013 634 14 6 22 1 1 15 0 693
2014 606 18 8 27 0 2 20 0 681
2015 619 15 9 31 0 3 17 0 694
2016 615 14 10 30 1 2 20 0 692
2017 629 9 8 34 1 0 30 0 711
2018 608 9 9 30 2 0 31 0 689
2019 597 13 13 34 4 0 28 0 689
2020 625 10 15 42 3 0 29 0 724
2021 505 11 10 40 1 0 26 0 593
2022 535 9 6 45 1 1 29 0 626
2023 554 10 4 41 0 1 31 0 641

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 Ogden Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 597 24.0 24.8 11.1
1989 412 23.0 17.9 22.8
1990 445 21.0 21.1 34.6
1991 488 21.0 23.2 31.6
1992 505 21.0 24.0 22.2
1993 485 28.0 17.3 29.5
1994 520 30.0 17.3 21.3
1995 537 31.0 17.3 20.1
1996 537 31.0 17.3 20.1
1997 573 33.0 17.4 19.4
1998 515 34.0 15.1 19.2
1999 524 34.0 15.4 21.8
2000 519 35.0 14.8 24.1
2001 531 35.0 15.2 24.1
2002 520 24.0 21.7 26.5
2003 520 24.0 21.7 26.5
2004 533 24.0 22.2 24.2
2005 540 24.0 22.5 27
2006 354 24.0 14.8 19.5
2007 382 n/a n/a 18.4
2008 674 38.5 17.5 12.4
2009 729 43.5 16.8 11.2
2010 672 37.1 18.0 12.4
2011 684 40.8 16.7 14.5
2012 668 39.8 16.7 14.1
2013 693 42.1 16.4 16.2
2014 681 41.3 16.4 16.2
2015 694 41.0 16.9 19.6
2016 692 38.0 18.2 16.3
2017 711 40.2 17.6 17.7
2018 689 39.2 17.5 14.4
2019 689 40.1 17.1 19.3
2020 724 42.5 17.0 11.7
2021 593 39.1 15.1 11.5
2022 626 41.1 15.2 8.6
2023 641 38.4 16.6 15.9

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 Ogden Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 597 24.0 24.8 11.1
1989 412 23.0 17.9 22.8
1990 445 21.0 21.1 34.6
1991 488 21.0 23.2 31.6
1992 505 21.0 24.0 22.2
1993 485 28.0 17.3 29.5
1994 520 30.0 17.3 21.3
1995 537 31.0 17.3 20.1
1996 537 31.0 17.3 20.1
1997 573 33.0 17.4 19.4
1998 515 34.0 15.1 19.2
1999 524 34.0 15.4 21.8
2000 519 35.0 14.8 24.1
2001 531 35.0 15.2 24.1
2002 520 24.0 21.7 26.5
2003 520 24.0 21.7 26.5
2004 533 24.0 22.2 24.2
2005 540 24.0 22.5 27
2006 354 24.0 14.8 19.5
2007 382 n/a n/a 18.4
2008 674 38.5 17.5 12.4
2009 729 43.5 16.8 11.2
2010 672 37.1 18.0 12.4
2011 684 40.8 16.7 14.5
2012 668 39.8 16.7 14.1
2013 693 42.1 16.4 16.2
2014 681 41.3 16.4 16.2
2015 694 41.0 16.9 19.6
2016 692 38.0 18.2 16.3
2017 711 40.2 17.6 17.7
2018 689 39.2 17.5 14.4
2019 689 40.1 17.1 19.3
2020 724 42.5 17.0 11.7
2021 593 39.1 15.1 11.5
2022 626 41.1 15.2 8.6
2023 641 38.4 16.6 15.9

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 Ogden Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $487 (5.4%) $8,612 (94.6%) $9,099

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ogden 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 6th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 9th of 1502 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ogden Elementary)97.594.9
 2.6%
   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 (Ogden Elementary)91.784.7
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hanover County Schools)61.653.7
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ogden Elementary)88.696.9
 8.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Hanover County Schools)63.365.2
 1.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Ogden Elementary)8692.7
 6.7%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hanover County Schools)63.464.2
 0.8%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ogden Elementary)95.593.3
 2.2%
   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 (Ogden Elementary)87.679
 8.6%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hanover County Schools)64.158
 6.1%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students689641
 7%
African American1310
 23.1%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian134
 69.2%
Hispanic3441
 20.6%
Pacific Islander01
White597554
 7.2%
Two or More Races2831
 10.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.3%15.9%
 3.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ogden Elementary

Yes! Ogden Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 3rd of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools.

Students at Ogden Elementary are 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 641 students attended Ogden Elementary.

Students who attend Ogden Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : M C S Noble Middle
High : Emsley A Laney High


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