Dr John Codington Elementary

Summary:

Dr John Codington Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Wilmington, North Carolina, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the New Hanover County Schools district.

Dr John Codington Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in North Carolina, with students outperforming the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 80% of 3rd-grade students at Dr John Codington Elementary were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 68.5% for the New Hanover County Schools district and 62.7% for the state of North Carolina. The school's student population is predominantly white, in contrast to the more diverse student populations of nearby schools like Sunset Park Elementary. Additionally, Dr John Codington Elementary has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (25.62% in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby schools, which have much higher rates, such as 99.27% at Sunset Park Elementary.

The school's consistently high academic performance, efficient resource allocation, and unique student demographics make it a standout within the New Hanover County Schools district. While the racial homogeneity and socioeconomic factors of the student population may contribute to the school's success, it is an interesting subject for further analysis and comparison to its neighboring schools, such as Wilmington School of the Arts and Holly Tree Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-5

 4321 Carolina Beach Road
       Wilmington, NC  28412


(910) 790-2236

District: New Hanover County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
141st of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,516 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  441

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.9%
Hispanic:
7.7%
African American:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dr John Codington Elementary ranks better than 90.6% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 6th 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 87.95. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.9%), Hispanic (7.7%), African American (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dr John Codington Elementary is 14.3. 17 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 Dr John Codington Elementary is $10,516. 15 elementary schools in the New Hanover County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dr John Codington Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Dr John Codington Elementary 141st of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Dr John Codington Elementary in the ranking list.)

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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 Dr John Codington Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dr John Codington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 92.96 14th 1276 98.9%
2007 89.34 37th 1293 97.1%
2008 92.05 44th 1324 96.7%
2009 90.90 31st 1354 97.7%
2010 89.40 44th 1363 96.8%
2011 86.57 103rd 1381 92.5%
2012 90.51 28th 1388 98.0%
2013 93.66 64th 1403 95.4%
2014 96.94 15th 1390 98.9%
2015 93.50 43rd 1440 97.0%
2016 92.08 58th 1425 95.9%
2017 94.19 30th 1429 97.9%
2018 95.65 20th 1434 98.6%
2019 92.34 61st 1473 95.9%
2021 93.43 77th 1489 94.8%
2022 91.58 93rd 1514 93.9%
2023 87.88 136th 1502 90.9%
2024 87.95 141st 1505 90.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dr John Codington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 69.27 139th 801 82.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dr John Codington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.01 20th 1332 98.5%
2019 89.15 61st 1361 95.5%
2021 53.26 529th 1329 60.2%
2023 73.13 271st 1437 81.1%
2024 46.20 801st 1450 44.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Dr John Codington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.60 11th 1405 99.2%
2019 88.86 85th 1424 94.0%
2021 93.85 59th 1440 95.9%
2022 91.43 79th 1458 94.6%
2023 86.51 129th 1459 91.2%
2024 81.61 199th 1455 86.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Dr John Codington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.64 314th 612 48.7%
2021 71.70 90th 494 81.8%
2022 59.82 244th 500 51.2%
2023 59.15 300th 582 48.5%
2024 69.88 70th 669 89.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Dr John Codington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.00 35th 1413 97.5%
2019 92.64 53rd 1430 96.3%
2021 90.79 95th 1444 93.4%
2022 88.65 115th 1464 92.1%
2023 86.19 140th 1461 90.4%
2024 90.76 92nd 1464 93.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dr John Codington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.06 3rd 851 99.6%
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Rank History for White students at Dr John Codington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.31 47th 1178 96.0%
2019 83.43 135th 1183 88.6%
2021 84.55 129th 1172 89.0%
2022 81.17 177th 1194 85.2%
2023 74.35 261st 1183 77.9%
2024 77.52 228th 1166 80.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

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 Dr John Codington Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 391 90 7 5 2 n/a n/a 0 495
1999 400 86 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2000 428 63 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 504
2001 443 64 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 516
2002 431 67 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 507
2003 431 67 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 507
2004 436 58 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 504
2005 437 60 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2006 471 50 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 533
2007 483 25 8 7 1 n/a n/a 16 540
2008 460 19 10 10 1 n/a n/a 18 518
2009 467 45 11 10 1 n/a n/a 0 534
2010 459 51 10 12 2 n/a n/a 0 534
2011 450 21 13 22 1 1 11 0 519
2012 470 19 13 23 2 1 12 0 540
2013 460 27 10 31 2 0 14 0 544
2014 466 26 8 34 1 1 16 0 552
2015 485 30 5 37 1 1 19 0 578
2016 486 28 7 37 0 1 17 0 576
2017 488 32 7 46 0 1 20 0 594
2018 439 35 7 49 0 1 23 0 554
2019 424 29 9 41 0 1 27 0 531
2020 402 32 7 37 0 0 23 0 501
2021 361 31 10 30 0 0 19 0 451
2022 353 31 8 38 0 0 24 0 454
2023 348 27 8 34 1 2 21 0 441

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 Dr John Codington Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 495 31.0 16.0 n/a
1999 496 31.0 16.0 27.2
2000 504 31.0 16.3 21.2
2001 516 31.0 16.6 21.5
2002 507 21.0 24.1 19.9
2003 507 21.0 24.1 19.9
2004 504 21.0 24.0 13.1
2005 506 21.0 24.1 13.8
2006 533 21.0 25.4 11.4
2007 540 n/a n/a 10.3
2008 518 31.3 16.5 12.8
2009 534 33.8 15.8 12.9
2010 534 33.2 16.0 18.4
2011 519 31.2 16.6 19.5
2012 540 36.1 14.9 20.7
2013 544 34.5 15.7 23.5
2014 552 35.6 15.5 24.5
2015 578 33.0 17.5 26
2016 576 33.0 17.4 23.8
2017 594 36.0 16.5 24.1
2018 554 33.9 16.3 21.5
2019 531 33.0 16.0 27.5
2020 501 32.1 15.6 19
2021 451 30.1 14.9 12.4
2022 454 30.4 14.9 10.8
2023 441 30.7 14.3 25.6

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 Dr John Codington Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 495 31.0 16.0 n/a
1999 496 31.0 16.0 27.2
2000 504 31.0 16.3 21.2
2001 516 31.0 16.6 21.5
2002 507 21.0 24.1 19.9
2003 507 21.0 24.1 19.9
2004 504 21.0 24.0 13.1
2005 506 21.0 24.1 13.8
2006 533 21.0 25.4 11.4
2007 540 n/a n/a 10.3
2008 518 31.3 16.5 12.8
2009 534 33.8 15.8 12.9
2010 534 33.2 16.0 18.4
2011 519 31.2 16.6 19.5
2012 540 36.1 14.9 20.7
2013 544 34.5 15.7 23.5
2014 552 35.6 15.5 24.5
2015 578 33.0 17.5 26
2016 576 33.0 17.4 23.8
2017 594 36.0 16.5 24.1
2018 554 33.9 16.3 21.5
2019 531 33.0 16.0 27.5
2020 501 32.1 15.6 19
2021 451 30.1 14.9 12.4
2022 454 30.4 14.9 10.8
2023 441 30.7 14.3 25.6

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dr John Codington Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $680 (6.5%) $9,836 (93.5%) $10,516

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dr John Codington 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 61st of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 136th of 1502 Elementary schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dr John Codington Elementary)86.481.2
 5.2%
   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 (Dr John Codington Elementary)77.865.2
 12.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hanover County Schools)61.653.7
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dr John Codington Elementary)89.875.7
 14.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Hanover County Schools)63.365.2
 1.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Dr John Codington Elementary)84.170
 14.1%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hanover County Schools)63.464.2
 0.8%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dr John Codington Elementary)83.978.9
 5%
   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 (Dr John Codington Elementary)79.680.7
 1.1%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hanover County Schools)64.158
 6.1%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Dr John Codington Elementary)89.282.5
 6.7%
   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 Students531441
 16.9%
African American2927
 6.9%
American Indian01
Asian98
 11.1%
Hispanic4134
 17.1%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White424348
 17.9%
Two or More Races2721
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.5%25.6%
 1.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr John Codington Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 441 students attended Dr John Codington Elementary.

Students at Dr John Codington Elementary are 79% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Yes. Dr John Codington Elementary ranks in the top 9.4% of North Carolina elementary schools.


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