Coastal Elementary

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Coastal Elementary ranks 210 th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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Coastal Elementary is a public elementary school located in Holly Ridge, North Carolina, serving 822 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Onslow County Schools district, which is ranked 135 out of 242 districts in the state.

Coastal Elementary consistently outperforms the Onslow County Schools district and the state of North Carolina in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics ranged from 66.9% to 75.7%, compared to 51.5% to 61.8% for the district and 56.6% to 62.7% for the state. In Reading, Coastal Elementary's proficiency rates ranged from 67.1% to 70.3%, compared to 49.1% to 52.4% for the district and 48.7% to 52.8% for the state. The school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate was 78%, compared to 64.5% for the district and 66.2% for the state. Coastal Elementary's Hispanic, multi-racial, and military-connected students have all performed exceptionally well, ranking among the top elementary schools in North Carolina.

While Coastal Elementary outperforms nearby schools in the Onslow County Schools district, such as Clyde Erwin Elementary, Bell Fork Elementary, and Blue Creek Elementary, the nearby schools in the Pender County Schools district, such as South Topsail Elementary, Topsail Annandale Elementary School, and North Topsail Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance and high rankings, often surpassing Coastal Elementary's results.

Detail:

Public K-5

370 Folkstone Rd
Holly Ridge, NC 28445

(910) 455-2448

District: Onslow County Schools

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

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 832

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.6%

Hispanic:

12.9%

Two or more races:

7.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.9%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.53. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Coastal Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Coastal Elementary 210^th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Coastal Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Onslow County Schools:

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

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Rank History for all students at Coastal Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	79.98	246^th	1514	83.8%
2023	72.52	368^th	1502	75.5%
2024	82.53	210^th	1505	86.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Coastal Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	81.89	16^th	159	89.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Coastal Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	56.28	253^rd	801	68.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Coastal Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	67.33	322^nd	1366	76.4%
2023	63.25	440^th	1437	69.4%
2024	80.17	151^st	1450	89.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Coastal Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	77.25	269^th	1458	81.6%
2023	66.98	432^nd	1459	70.4%
2024	82.46	186^th	1455	87.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Coastal Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	30.75	454^th	634	28.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Coastal Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	68.54	122^nd	500	75.6%
2023	52.19	408^th	582	29.9%
2024	70.16	63^rd	669	90.6%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Coastal Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	80.94	7^th	85	91.8%
2023	65.40	23^rd	81	71.6%
2024	68.59	20^th	75	73.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Coastal Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	80.03	233^rd	1464	84.1%
2023	75.46	289^th	1461	80.2%
2024	77.96	266^th	1464	81.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Coastal Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	88.37	56^th	893	93.7%
2023	84.12	81^st	915	91.1%
2024	78.90	123^rd	951	87.1%

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Rank History for White students at Coastal Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	61.05	426^th	1194	64.3%
2023	46.80	662^nd	1183	44.0%
2024	61.42	436^th	1166	62.6%

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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.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Coastal Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2022	532	17	10	94	7	0	59	719
2023	600	23	8	121	6	2	62	822
2024	629	19	7	107	4	4	62	832

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 Coastal Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	719	44.0	16.3	22
2023	822	51.0	16.1	31
2024	832	55.0	15.1	33.9

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 Coastal Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	719	44.0	16.3	22
2023	822	51.0	16.1	31
2024	832	55.0	15.1	33.9

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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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)			EOG Reading (2024)			EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Coastal Elementary	Public	K-5	370 Folkstone Rd	Holly Ridge	28445	Onslow County	Onslow County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 455-2448	832	55	15.1	33.9%	629 (75.6%)	19 (2.3%)	107 (12.9%)	7 (0.8%)	4 (0.5%)	4 (0.5%)	62 (7.5%)	82.5	210^th of 1505 public elementary schools	86.0%		72.5	368^th of 1502 public elementary schools	75.5%	158	75.7	66.9	72.6	67.1	70.3	69.5	78.0
Dixon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	130 Betty Dixon Rd	Holly Ridge	28460	Onslow County	Onslow County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 327-2104	734	45	16.3	30.8%	562 (76.6%)	18 (2.5%)	93 (12.7%)	7 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (7.1%)	74.4	331^st of 1505 public elementary schools	78.0%		77.9	274^th of 1502 public elementary schools	81.8%	57	75.2	59.5	60.8	64.4	70.6	67.6	70.6	$8,351	$596	$7,756
Surf City Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12345-A Literacy Lane	Hampstead	28443	Onslow County	Pender County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 928-0067	850	50	17.0	34.5%	680 (80.0%)	24 (2.8%)	83 (9.8%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (6.9%)	78.4	274^th of 1505 public elementary schools	81.8%		80.7	224^th of 1502 public elementary schools	85.1%	50	75.0	58.1	79.7	57.6	61.3	74.6	89.8	$7,721	$547	$7,175
North Topsail Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1310 Sloop Point Loop Road	Hampstead	28443	Pender County	Pender County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 270-0694	565	36	15.9	23.7%	477 (84.4%)	7 (1.2%)	42 (7.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.5%)	88.8	130^th of 1505 public elementary schools	91.4%		85.6	156^th of 1502 public elementary schools	89.6%	26	83.8	89.8	79.2	57.6	83.7	67.6	85.7	$9,936	$444	$9,492
Topsail Annandale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	17385 US Hwy 17	Hampstead	28443	Pender County	Pender County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 270-1977	587	43	13.6	14.5%	521 (88.8%)	10 (1.7%)	38 (6.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.4%)	93.3	68^th of 1505 public elementary schools	95.5%		95.9	26^th of 1502 public elementary schools	98.3%	42	84.4	83.5		73.4	78.3			$8,786	$660	$8,125
Southwest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2601 Burgaw Hwy	Jacksonville	28540	Onslow County	Onslow County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 347-0900	740	54	13.7	59.5%	442 (59.7%)	91 (12.3%)	125 (16.9%)	2 (0.3%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	74 (10.0%)	54.6	671^st of 1505 public elementary schools	55.4%		41.1	913^th of 1502 public elementary schools	39.2%	242	61.7	56.1	56.9	51.7	59.2	48.0	65.0	$8,706	$779	$7,927
South Topsail Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	997 Hoover Road	Hampstead	28443	Pender County	Pender County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 270-2756	610	38	16.0	31.0%	472 (77.4%)	17 (2.8%)	64 (10.5%)	8 (1.3%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (7.4%)	84	187^th of 1505 public elementary schools	87.6%		87.3	141^st of 1502 public elementary schools	90.6%	46	79.1	71.7	78.6	65.1	62.8	71.4	81.6	$10,357	$486	$9,871
Blue Creek Elementary	Public	K-5	1260 Burgaw Hwy	Jacksonville	28540	Onslow County	Onslow County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 347-1717	463	36	12.8	71.1%	216 (46.7%)	84 (18.1%)	112 (24.2%)	3 (0.6%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (9.1%)	14.3	1373^rd of 1505 public elementary schools	8.8%		31.1	1070^th of 1502 public elementary schools	28.8%	303	40.4	27.8	29.3	36.2	25.3	39.7	46.6	$10,673	$1,191	$9,482
Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology	Public, Charter	K-8	1249 Hargett Street	Jacksonville	28540	Onslow County	Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology	Yes	No	No	Yes	(910) 219-8603	110	6	19.5	95.5%	11 (10.0%)	74 (67.3%)	16 (14.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (8.2%)	3.5	1491^st of 1505 public elementary schools	0.9%					(n/a)	15.4	18.8		23.1	18.8
Clyde Erwin Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	323 New River Dr	Jacksonville	28540	Onslow County	Onslow County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(910) 347-1261	301	23	13.0	70.1%	83 (27.6%)	86 (28.6%)	93 (30.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	38 (12.6%)	29.7	1103^rd of 1505 public elementary schools	26.7%		25.5	1162^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	22.6%	59	58.1	26.2	37.5	55.8	31.0	45.8	47.9	$10,965	$929	$10,036

Frequently Asked Questions about Coastal Elementary

How many students attend Coastal Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 832 students attended Coastal Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Coastal Elementary?

Students at Coastal Elementary are 76% White, 13% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What district is Coastal Elementary in?

Onslow County Schools

Is Coastal Elementary a good school?

Coastal Elementary ranks 210^th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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