Efland Cheeks Elementary

Summary:

Efland Cheeks Elementary is a public elementary school in Efland, North Carolina, serving 545 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Orange County Schools district, which is ranked 125 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Efland Cheeks has a relatively diverse student population, with 33.76% White, 21.47% African American, 28.26% Hispanic, and 4.4% Asian students. However, the school has struggled academically, with proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, and science lower than the Orange County Schools and North Carolina averages across all grade levels. For example, in 5th-grade mathematics, Efland Cheeks had a 40.2% proficiency rate, compared to 53.9% for Orange County Schools and 58.1% for the state. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students generally performing better than the overall school average, while White and Gifted and Talented students perform worse.

Efland Cheeks has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 69.72% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This is significantly higher than the state and district averages and likely contributes to the school's academic challenges. When compared to nearby schools in the Orange County Schools district, such as Hillsborough Elementary, Efland Cheeks generally performs worse academically, suggesting that the school may need to implement targeted strategies to address the needs of all learners and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4401 Fuller Rd
       Efland, NC  27243-9735


(919) 563-5112

District: Orange County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
884th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,292 Help


Students who attend Efland Cheeks Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Gravelly Hill Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  545

Racial breakdown:

White:
33.8%
Hispanic:
28.3%
African American:
21.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Efland Cheeks Elementary ranks worse than 58.7% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 5th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Orange County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.15. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Efland Cheeks Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (33.8%), Hispanic (28.3%), African American (21.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Efland Cheeks Elementary is 14.2, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Orange County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Efland Cheeks Elementary is $11,292. 5 elementary schools in the Orange County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Efland Cheeks Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Efland Cheeks Elementary 884th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Efland Cheeks Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Orange County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange County Schools 125th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Efland Cheeks Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Efland Cheeks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 34.75 943rd 1276 26.1%
2007 46.57 801st 1293 38.1%
2008 34.30 945th 1324 28.6%
2009 38.22 941st 1354 30.5%
2010 31.32 1043rd 1363 23.5%
2011 32.68 1028th 1381 25.6%
2012 32.25 1059th 1388 23.7%
2013 21.69 1162nd 1403 17.2%
2014 32.83 973rd 1390 30.0%
2015 24.17 1160th 1440 19.4%
2016 47.81 774th 1425 45.7%
2017 47.62 789th 1429 44.8%
2018 34.34 1017th 1434 29.1%
2019 26.77 1149th 1473 22.0%
2021 19.67 1214th 1489 18.5%
2022 24.13 1187th 1514 21.6%
2023 39.50 943rd 1502 37.2%
2024 42.15 884th 1505 41.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Efland Cheeks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.15 94th 154 39.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Efland Cheeks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.65 272nd 421 35.4%
2019 36.74 326th 497 34.4%
2022 27.76 394th 485 18.8%
2023 45.11 250th 514 51.4%
2024 34.07 366th 533 31.3%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Efland Cheeks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 24.64 687th 801 14.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Efland Cheeks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.50 797th 1332 40.2%
2019 33.59 997th 1361 26.7%
2021 20.52 1133rd 1329 14.7%
2022 21.51 1194th 1366 12.6%
2023 43.30 844th 1437 41.3%
2024 43.22 864th 1450 40.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Efland Cheeks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.83 1041st 1405 25.9%
2019 24.13 1170th 1424 17.8%
2021 15.30 1277th 1440 11.3%
2022 20.78 1240th 1458 15.0%
2023 37.70 924th 1459 36.7%
2024 48.21 742nd 1455 49.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Efland Cheeks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.59 641st 878 27.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Efland Cheeks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.35 598th 612 2.3%
2021 4.22 485th 494 1.8%
2022 26.19 468th 500 6.4%
2024 19.24 649th 669 3.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Efland Cheeks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.90 976th 1413 30.9%
2019 31.68 1075th 1430 24.8%
2021 26.68 1050th 1444 27.3%
2022 29.00 1084th 1464 26.0%
2023 42.79 874th 1461 40.2%
2024 36.52 963rd 1464 34.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Efland Cheeks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.26 390th 927 57.9%
2019 26.78 776th 949 18.2%
2021 32.55 611th 896 31.8%
2022 20.86 827th 927 10.8%
2023 58.50 323rd 933 65.4%
2024 58.18 322nd 924 65.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Efland Cheeks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.14 627th 851 26.3%
2019 26.28 726th 865 16.1%
2021 23.32 717th 843 14.9%
2022 39.35 555th 893 37.8%
2023 33.02 646th 915 29.4%
2024 42.68 556th 951 41.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Efland Cheeks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.65 1044th 1178 11.4%
2019 21.26 1044th 1183 11.7%
2021 16.45 1077th 1172 8.1%
2022 17.79 1076th 1194 9.9%
2023 38.55 786th 1183 33.6%
2024 40.31 749th 1166 35.8%
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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by a parent
Saturday, June 16, 2012

Open Quote A great school - professional teachers, smart kids, exellent parent support. Very happy! We could't wish for more. GO EAGLES!!!!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Efland Cheeks Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 343 153 1 10 2 n/a n/a 0 509
1989 346 156 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1990 326 153 1 17 0 n/a n/a 0 497
1991 344 165 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1992 241 144 0 19 0 n/a n/a 20 424
1993 260 131 1 17 1 n/a n/a 32 442
1994 272 131 3 21 1 n/a n/a 26 454
1995 313 119 3 33 2 n/a n/a 0 470
1996 313 119 3 33 2 n/a n/a 0 470
1997 383 146 3 34 1 n/a n/a 0 567
1998 329 147 4 36 3 n/a n/a 0 519
1999 321 156 1 37 5 n/a n/a 0 520
2000 319 177 0 42 1 n/a n/a 0 539
2001 303 180 0 48 1 n/a n/a 0 532
2002 257 128 2 39 1 n/a n/a 0 427
2003 257 128 2 39 1 n/a n/a 0 427
2004 237 133 0 55 2 n/a n/a 0 427
2005 251 141 1 58 3 n/a n/a 0 454
2006 240 132 1 64 4 n/a n/a 0 441
2007 254 120 1 69 4 n/a n/a 12 460
2008 225 110 1 65 2 n/a n/a 13 416
2009 213 101 3 69 2 n/a n/a 0 388
2010 217 126 3 77 3 n/a n/a 0 426
2011 230 110 1 79 3 0 19 0 442
2012 243 138 2 91 1 0 25 0 500
2013 228 126 5 90 1 0 23 0 473
2014 214 122 7 93 0 0 22 0 458
2015 194 123 10 97 0 0 11 0 435
2016 190 113 18 112 0 0 19 0 452
2017 185 92 23 118 1 1 18 0 438
2018 187 89 19 107 1 0 15 0 418
2019 211 107 20 119 2 0 30 0 489
2020 200 101 21 132 2 0 49 0 505
2021 195 102 20 140 1 0 46 0 504
2022 160 107 24 138 2 0 46 0 477
2023 184 117 24 154 3 0 63 0 545

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 Efland Cheeks Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 509 30.0 16.9 36.3
1989 510 30.0 17.0 58.6
1990 497 30.0 16.5 57.7
1991 523 30.0 17.4 54.9
1992 424 31.0 13.6 36.1
1993 442 28.0 15.8 33.9
1994 454 30.0 15.1 38.6
1995 470 34.0 13.8 33.6
1996 470 34.0 13.8 33.6
1997 567 35.0 16.2 27.7
1998 519 41.0 12.7 37.8
1999 520 41.0 12.7 50
2000 539 41.0 13.1 46.8
2001 532 41.0 13.0 50.9
2002 427 40.0 10.7 53.6
2003 427 40.0 10.7 53.6
2004 427 40.0 10.7 57.4
2005 454 37.0 12.3 56.4
2006 441 37.0 11.9 49.9
2007 460 n/a n/a 54.2
2008 416 31.5 13.2 47.6
2009 388 32.0 12.1 48.5
2010 426 32.9 13.0 57.5
2011 442 36.2 12.2 56.3
2012 500 36.4 13.7 57.2
2013 473 36.7 12.8 59.6
2014 458 35.7 12.8 66.2
2015 435 37.0 11.7 64.6
2016 452 38.0 11.8 68.6
2017 438 37.1 11.7 67.6
2018 418 33.6 12.4 64.6
2019 489 32.5 15.0 66.3
2020 505 35.0 14.4 64.6
2021 504 34.5 14.6 50.4
2022 477 33.0 14.4 62.9
2023 545 38.2 14.2 69.7

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 Efland Cheeks Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 509 30.0 16.9 36.3
1989 510 30.0 17.0 58.6
1990 497 30.0 16.5 57.7
1991 523 30.0 17.4 54.9
1992 424 31.0 13.6 36.1
1993 442 28.0 15.8 33.9
1994 454 30.0 15.1 38.6
1995 470 34.0 13.8 33.6
1996 470 34.0 13.8 33.6
1997 567 35.0 16.2 27.7
1998 519 41.0 12.7 37.8
1999 520 41.0 12.7 50
2000 539 41.0 13.1 46.8
2001 532 41.0 13.0 50.9
2002 427 40.0 10.7 53.6
2003 427 40.0 10.7 53.6
2004 427 40.0 10.7 57.4
2005 454 37.0 12.3 56.4
2006 441 37.0 11.9 49.9
2007 460 n/a n/a 54.2
2008 416 31.5 13.2 47.6
2009 388 32.0 12.1 48.5
2010 426 32.9 13.0 57.5
2011 442 36.2 12.2 56.3
2012 500 36.4 13.7 57.2
2013 473 36.7 12.8 59.6
2014 458 35.7 12.8 66.2
2015 435 37.0 11.7 64.6
2016 452 38.0 11.8 68.6
2017 438 37.1 11.7 67.6
2018 418 33.6 12.4 64.6
2019 489 32.5 15.0 66.3
2020 505 35.0 14.4 64.6
2021 504 34.5 14.6 50.4
2022 477 33.0 14.4 62.9
2023 545 38.2 14.2 69.7

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 Efland Cheeks Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $882 (7.8%) $10,410 (92.2%) $11,292

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Efland Cheeks Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1149th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 943rd of 1502 Elementary schools
 15.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Efland Cheeks Elementary)41.946.5
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange County Schools)55.756.5
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Efland Cheeks Elementary)46.540.4
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Orange County Schools)52.148.8
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Efland Cheeks Elementary)62.160
 2.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Orange County Schools)55.656.5
 0.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Efland Cheeks Elementary)51.549.5
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Orange County Schools)53.353.8
 0.5%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Efland Cheeks Elementary)42.758
 15.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Orange County Schools)6160.7
 0.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Efland Cheeks Elementary)40.233.3
 6.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Orange County Schools)54.151.1
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Efland Cheeks Elementary)54.955
 0.1%
   5th Grade Science (Orange County Schools)70.661.9
 8.7%
   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 Students489545
 11.5%
African American107117
 9.3%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian2024
 20%
Hispanic119154
 29.4%
Pacific Islander00
White211184
 12.8%
Two or More Races3063
 110%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.3%69.7%
 3.5%


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Efland Cheeks Elementary ranks 884th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 545 students attended Efland Cheeks Elementary.

Students who attend Efland Cheeks Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gravelly Hill Middle

Students at Efland Cheeks Elementary are 34% White, 28% Hispanic, 21% African American, 12% Two or more races, 4% Asian.


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