Edwin A Anderson Elementary

Summary:

Edwin A Anderson Elementary is a public elementary school in Wilmington, North Carolina, serving 624 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.

Edwin A Anderson Elementary is a high-performing school, consistently ranking among the top 15% of North Carolina elementary schools. The school's students significantly outperform state and district averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in Mathematics ranging from 65.7% to 81.1% and in Reading from 61.1% to 66.3%, compared to the state's 56.6% to 62.7% and 48.7% to 52.8%, respectively. The school's 5th grade Science proficiency rate of 85% is particularly impressive, well above the state's 66.2%.

While Edwin A Anderson Elementary's overall performance is strong, there are some areas for improvement. The school's African American student subgroup lags behind, ranking in the bottom 15% of North Carolina elementary schools. Additionally, the school's student population is predominantly White (79.33%), which does not fully reflect the racial diversity of the surrounding area, as evidenced by the higher percentages of African American and Hispanic students at nearby schools like Mary C Williams Elementary. The school and district should continue to address these performance gaps and work towards more equitable outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 455 Halyburton Memorial Parkwa
       Wilmington, NC  28412


(910) 798-3311

District: New Hanover County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
209th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,418 Help


Students who attend Edwin A Anderson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Charles P Murray Middle
High:    Eugene Ashley High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  610

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.1%
Hispanic:
11.0%
African American:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.1% Help


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Compare Details Edwin A Anderson Elementary ranks better than 86.1% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 9th 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 82.56. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Edwin A Anderson Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the New Hanover County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (76.1%), Hispanic (11%), African American (6.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.1% 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 Anderson Elementary is 14.2. 18 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 Edwin A Anderson Elementary is $10,418. 16 elementary schools in the New Hanover County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Edwin A Anderson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Edwin A Anderson Elementary 209th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Edwin A Anderson 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 Edwin A Anderson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Edwin A Anderson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 54.83 636th 1324 52.0%
2009 63.76 534th 1354 60.6%
2010 70.01 396th 1363 70.9%
2011 71.26 377th 1381 72.7%
2012 70.22 402nd 1388 71.0%
2013 72.42 325th 1403 76.8%
2014 64.76 471st 1390 66.1%
2015 70.35 408th 1440 71.7%
2016 70.08 392nd 1425 72.5%
2017 67.39 450th 1429 68.5%
2018 74.24 321st 1434 77.6%
2019 73.12 345th 1473 76.6%
2021 82.23 214th 1489 85.6%
2022 80.35 242nd 1514 84.0%
2023 83.36 190th 1502 87.4%
2024 82.56 209th 1505 86.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Edwin A Anderson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 63.71 179th 801 77.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Edwin A Anderson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.73 299th 1332 77.6%
2019 74.75 231st 1361 83.0%
2021 86.85 82nd 1329 93.8%
2022 77.53 176th 1366 87.1%
2023 86.80 79th 1437 94.5%
2024 82.96 118th 1450 91.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Edwin A Anderson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.06 342nd 1405 75.7%
2019 70.96 371st 1424 73.9%
2021 75.25 283rd 1440 80.3%
2022 85.46 146th 1458 90.0%
2023 81.74 191st 1459 86.9%
2024 80.00 215th 1455 85.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Edwin A Anderson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.88 483rd 897 46.2%
2019 56.40 287th 878 67.3%
2021 55.47 203rd 646 68.6%
2022 73.46 86th 634 86.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Edwin A Anderson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.87 432nd 612 29.4%
2022 63.17 190th 500 62.0%
2023 67.09 156th 582 73.2%
2024 62.66 261st 669 61.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Edwin A Anderson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.37 351st 1413 75.2%
2019 72.45 333rd 1430 76.7%
2021 84.29 180th 1444 87.5%
2022 73.41 328th 1464 77.6%
2023 80.54 216th 1461 85.2%
2024 81.54 206th 1464 85.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Edwin A Anderson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.55 175th 927 81.1%
2024 20.78 818th 924 11.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Edwin A Anderson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.01 350th 851 58.9%
2019 42.76 509th 865 41.2%
2022 75.36 146th 893 83.7%
2023 60.88 291st 915 68.2%
2024 69.73 206th 951 78.3%
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Rank History for White students at Edwin A Anderson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.72 422nd 1178 64.2%
2019 57.82 493rd 1183 58.3%
2021 65.99 367th 1172 68.7%
2022 65.68 371st 1194 68.9%
2023 73.21 278th 1183 76.5%
2024 71.19 310th 1166 73.4%
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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 Edwin A Anderson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 543 57 6 28 7 n/a n/a 39 680
2009 487 82 6 28 7 n/a n/a 0 610
2010 488 74 9 31 10 n/a n/a 0 612
2011 508 44 7 51 8 0 21 0 639
2012 520 50 7 43 7 0 29 0 656
2013 530 47 13 54 7 0 27 0 678
2014 499 49 14 46 4 0 27 0 639
2015 507 54 13 48 4 0 31 0 657
2016 502 52 14 45 4 0 29 0 646
2017 513 49 9 47 3 1 39 0 661
2018 537 39 11 60 3 1 35 0 686
2019 539 29 12 50 3 1 25 0 659
2020 561 39 11 47 3 1 24 0 686
2021 478 35 10 45 3 1 17 0 589
2022 493 41 12 52 2 3 18 0 621
2023 495 39 9 53 4 2 22 0 624
2024 464 38 8 67 3 2 28 0 610

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Anderson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 680 42.5 16.0 n/a
2009 610 41.0 14.9 34.8
2010 612 36.7 16.6 35.3
2011 639 38.0 16.7 35.8
2012 656 40.7 16.1 38.1
2013 678 42.4 15.9 39.5
2014 639 40.9 15.5 38.5
2015 657 39.0 16.8 40.6
2016 646 38.0 17.0 35.6
2017 661 39.2 16.8 35.6
2018 686 41.8 16.3 36.2
2019 659 41.4 15.9 44
2020 686 42.7 16.0 32.5
2021 589 40.1 14.6 28.7
2022 621 44.9 13.8 19.6
2023 624 41.8 14.9 40.5
2024 610 42.7 14.2 44.1

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 Anderson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 680 42.5 16.0 n/a
2009 610 41.0 14.9 34.8
2010 612 36.7 16.6 35.3
2011 639 38.0 16.7 35.8
2012 656 40.7 16.1 38.1
2013 678 42.4 15.9 39.5
2014 639 40.9 15.5 38.5
2015 657 39.0 16.8 40.6
2016 646 38.0 17.0 35.6
2017 661 39.2 16.8 35.6
2018 686 41.8 16.3 36.2
2019 659 41.4 15.9 44
2020 686 42.7 16.0 32.5
2021 589 40.1 14.6 28.7
2022 621 44.9 13.8 19.6
2023 624 41.8 14.9 40.5
2024 610 42.7 14.2 44.1

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 Anderson Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $855 (8.2%) $9,563 (91.8%) $10,418

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Edwin A Anderson Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 345th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 190th of 1502 Elementary schools
 10.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Edwin A Anderson Elementary)69.167.9
 1.2%
   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 (Edwin A Anderson Elementary)64.559.6
 4.9%
   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 Anderson Elementary)60.574
 13.5%
   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 Anderson Elementary)69.370.7
 1.4%
   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 Anderson Elementary)70.181.4
 11.3%
   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 Anderson Elementary)66.469
 2.6%
   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 Anderson Elementary)90.783.2
 7.5%
   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 Students659624
 5.3%
African American2939
 34.5%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian129
 25%
Hispanic5053
 6%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White539495
 8.2%
Two or More Races2522
 12%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44%40.5%
 3.5%


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Students who attend Edwin A Anderson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Charles P Murray Middle
High : Eugene Ashley High

Edwin A Anderson Elementary ranks 209th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 610 students attended Edwin A Anderson Elementary.

Students at Edwin A Anderson Elementary are 76% White, 11% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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