Queens Creek Elementary

Summary:

Queens Creek Elementary is a public elementary school located in Swansboro, North Carolina, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 751. The school is part of the Onslow County Schools district, which is ranked 135 out of 242 school districts in North Carolina and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Queens Creek Elementary consistently outperforms the Onslow County Schools district and the state of North Carolina in standardized test scores across various grade levels and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates in Mathematics and Reading compared to the state averages. The school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate was also higher than the district and state averages. However, the school's performance for specific subgroups, such as African American and Hispanic students, varies, suggesting the need to further investigate and address any potential achievement gaps or disparities.

Queens Creek Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White and Hispanic students compared to nearby schools. The school also has a higher percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients compared to the state average, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. This may indicate a need for additional resources and support to address the unique challenges faced by these students. Additionally, the school's ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 305th out of 1,473 schools in 2018-2019 to 676th out of 1,502 schools in 2022-2023, suggesting the need to closely monitor and analyze the factors contributing to these changes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 159 Queens Creek Road
       Swansboro, NC  28584


(910) 326-5115

District: Onslow County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
667th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,129 Help


Students who attend Queens Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Swansboro Middle
High:    Swansboro High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  751

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.0%
Hispanic:
11.5%
Two or more races:
9.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.8% Help


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Compare Details Queens Creek Elementary ranks better than 55.7% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 7th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Onslow County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Queens Creek Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Onslow County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (71%), Hispanic (11.5%), two or more races (9.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Queens Creek Elementary is 15.4. 12 elementary schools in the Onslow County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Queens Creek Elementary is $10,129, which is the 5th highest among 20 elementary schools in the Onslow County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Queens Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Queens Creek Elementary 667th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Queens Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Onslow County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Onslow County Schools 135th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Queens Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Queens Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 57.02 582nd 1276 54.4%
2007 50.44 734th 1293 43.2%
2008 62.91 497th 1324 62.5%
2009 65.40 499th 1354 63.1%
2010 59.52 622nd 1363 54.4%
2011 53.74 731st 1381 47.1%
2012 60.26 597th 1388 57.0%
2013 55.68 574th 1403 59.1%
2014 70.48 379th 1390 72.7%
2015 64.50 492nd 1440 65.8%
2016 59.22 571st 1425 59.9%
2017 60.07 576th 1429 59.7%
2018 75.26 310th 1434 78.4%
2019 74.77 305th 1473 79.3%
2021 71.22 380th 1489 74.5%
2022 63.88 522nd 1514 65.5%
2023 54.87 676th 1502 55.0%
2024 54.76 667th 1505 55.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Queens Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.14 28th 103 72.8%
2023 39.42 100th 154 35.1%
2024 46.79 95th 159 40.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Queens Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.59 505th 801 37.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Queens Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.80 209th 1332 84.3%
2019 78.74 174th 1361 87.2%
2021 57.50 458th 1329 65.5%
2022 49.70 656th 1366 52.0%
2023 43.32 843rd 1437 41.3%
2024 48.77 734th 1450 49.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Queens Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.31 235th 1405 83.3%
2019 73.09 331st 1424 76.8%
2021 62.74 467th 1440 67.6%
2022 65.82 443rd 1458 69.6%
2023 48.25 770th 1459 47.2%
2024 46.10 784th 1455 46.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Queens Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.03 255th 897 71.6%
2019 52.31 333rd 878 62.1%
2021 46.70 273rd 646 57.7%
2022 41.04 332nd 634 47.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Queens Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.00 212th 612 65.4%
2021 73.29 68th 494 86.2%
2022 56.25 278th 500 44.4%
2023 48.89 444th 582 23.7%
2024 63.60 235th 669 64.9%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Queens Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.26 23rd 76 69.7%
2019 61.46 29th 72 59.7%
2021 71.23 19th 76 75.0%
2022 57.73 38th 85 55.3%
2023 56.33 35th 81 56.8%
2024 38.60 54th 75 28.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Queens Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.79 439th 1413 68.9%
2019 72.23 337th 1430 76.4%
2021 74.95 317th 1444 78.0%
2022 59.68 572nd 1464 60.9%
2023 60.15 560th 1461 61.7%
2024 62.61 519th 1464 64.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Queens Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.13 449th 927 51.6%
2019 84.54 73rd 949 92.3%
2022 38.67 564th 927 39.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Queens Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.75 145th 851 83.0%
2022 71.55 169th 893 81.1%
2023 74.47 151st 915 83.5%
2024 57.97 348th 951 63.4%
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Rank History for White students at Queens Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.26 379th 1178 67.8%
2019 57.20 508th 1183 57.1%
2021 51.49 553rd 1172 52.8%
2022 42.15 723rd 1194 39.4%
2023 31.83 887th 1183 25.0%
2024 36.88 797th 1166 31.6%
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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 Queens Creek Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 411 48 6 6 12 n/a n/a 0 483
2000 432 66 4 6 6 n/a n/a 0 514
2001 422 72 8 6 3 n/a n/a 0 511
2002 428 56 9 14 6 n/a n/a 0 513
2003 428 56 9 14 6 n/a n/a 0 513
2004 446 64 6 22 5 n/a n/a 0 543
2005 463 72 3 25 4 n/a n/a 0 567
2006 448 71 1 17 5 n/a n/a 0 542
2007 488 44 4 25 11 n/a n/a 51 623
2008 477 45 5 34 7 n/a n/a 43 611
2009 482 86 2 40 7 n/a n/a 0 617
2010 516 112 7 37 6 n/a n/a 0 678
2011 497 48 1 57 3 1 48 0 655
2012 563 51 2 71 6 2 60 0 755
2013 495 43 3 61 5 2 53 0 662
2014 449 46 3 57 2 3 48 0 608
2015 491 59 2 63 3 0 69 0 687
2016 531 62 3 86 2 1 58 0 743
2017 568 68 4 84 5 1 60 0 790
2018 456 57 3 78 4 2 64 0 664
2019 465 59 3 76 2 3 62 0 670
2020 475 48 4 77 5 0 81 0 690
2021 397 38 4 68 4 1 42 0 554
2022 526 48 6 81 3 1 75 0 740
2023 533 51 4 86 2 1 74 0 751

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 Queens Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 483 2.0 241.5 51.8
2000 514 33.0 15.6 50.6
2001 511 33.0 15.5 51.5
2002 513 38.0 13.5 56.9
2003 513 38.0 13.5 56.9
2004 543 38.0 14.3 51
2005 567 38.0 14.9 50.1
2006 542 38.0 14.3 50
2007 623 n/a n/a 47
2008 611 42.5 14.4 47.9
2009 617 41.5 14.9 45.9
2010 678 41.2 16.5 49.1
2011 655 41.5 15.7 49.2
2012 755 41.3 18.2 41.6
2013 662 47.5 13.9 50.8
2014 608 48.5 12.5 52.1
2015 687 48.0 14.3 48.3
2016 743 44.0 16.8 45
2017 790 46.0 17.1 51.6
2018 664 45.5 14.5 46.1
2019 670 45.0 14.8 53.7
2020 690 44.5 15.5 45.5
2021 554 40.5 13.6 40.4
2022 740 46.9 15.7 39.9
2023 751 48.5 15.4 51.8

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 Queens Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 483 2.0 241.5 51.8
2000 514 33.0 15.6 50.6
2001 511 33.0 15.5 51.5
2002 513 38.0 13.5 56.9
2003 513 38.0 13.5 56.9
2004 543 38.0 14.3 51
2005 567 38.0 14.9 50.1
2006 542 38.0 14.3 50
2007 623 n/a n/a 47
2008 611 42.5 14.4 47.9
2009 617 41.5 14.9 45.9
2010 678 41.2 16.5 49.1
2011 655 41.5 15.7 49.2
2012 755 41.3 18.2 41.6
2013 662 47.5 13.9 50.8
2014 608 48.5 12.5 52.1
2015 687 48.0 14.3 48.3
2016 743 44.0 16.8 45
2017 790 46.0 17.1 51.6
2018 664 45.5 14.5 46.1
2019 670 45.0 14.8 53.7
2020 690 44.5 15.5 45.5
2021 554 40.5 13.6 40.4
2022 740 46.9 15.7 39.9
2023 751 48.5 15.4 51.8

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 Queens Creek Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $815 (8.0%) $9,314 (92.0%) $10,129

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Queens Creek Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 305th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 676th of 1502 Elementary schools
 24.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Queens Creek Elementary)67.363.8
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Onslow County Schools)60.157.1
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Queens Creek Elementary)65.551.4
 14.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Onslow County Schools)56.546.1
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Queens Creek Elementary)7448.2
 25.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Onslow County Schools)52.550.1
 2.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Queens Creek Elementary)7553.5
 21.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Onslow County Schools)56.952.8
 4.1%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Queens Creek Elementary)61.656.2
 5.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Onslow County Schools)55.351.9
 3.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Queens Creek Elementary)68.654.3
 14.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Onslow County Schools)54.246.5
 7.7%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Queens Creek Elementary)88.468.6
 19.8%
   5th Grade Science (Onslow County Schools)74.664.3
 10.3%
   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 Students670751
 12.1%
African American5951
 13.6%
American Indian22
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic7686
 13.2%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White465533
 14.6%
Two or More Races6274
 19.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.7%51.8%
 1.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Queens Creek Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 751 students attended Queens Creek Elementary.

Students who attend Queens Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Swansboro Middle
High : Swansboro High

Queens Creek Elementary ranks 667th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Queens Creek Elementary are 71% White, 11% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 7% African American.


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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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