Cape Fear Elementary

Summary:

Cape Fear Elementary is a public elementary school in Rocky Point, North Carolina, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Pender County Schools district.

While Cape Fear Elementary has a higher percentage of White students compared to nearby schools, its academic performance, as measured by End-of-Grade (EOG) test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from being ranked 379 out of 1,429 North Carolina elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 1,042 out of 1,505 in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White students outperforming their African American and Hispanic peers. The increasing percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Cape Fear Elementary also suggests a growing population of economically disadvantaged students, which may contribute to the school's academic challenges.

When compared to other nearby schools, such as Dr Hubert Eaton Senior Elementary, D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy, and R Freeman School of Engineering, Cape Fear Elementary generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates and lower statewide rankings. This suggests that the school may benefit from learning from the practices and strategies of higher-performing schools in the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1882 NC Hwy 133
       Rocky Point, NC  28457


(910) 602-3767

District: Pender County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1042nd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,210 Help


Students who attend Cape Fear Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Cape Fear Middle
High:    Heide Trask High
    Pender Early College High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  545

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.4%
Hispanic:
28.1%
African American:
9.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cape Fear Elementary ranks worse than 69.2% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 7th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Pender County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.27. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.4%), Hispanic (28.1%), African American (9.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cape Fear Elementary is 14.7. 4 elementary schools in the Pender County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cape Fear Elementary is $10,210, which is the 4th highest among 9 elementary schools in the Pender County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cape Fear Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cape Fear Elementary 1042nd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Cape Fear Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Pender County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Pender County Schools 124th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cape Fear Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cape Fear Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 52.19 682nd 1276 46.6%
2007 66.49 414th 1293 68.0%
2008 56.10 618th 1324 53.3%
2009 61.92 576th 1354 57.5%
2010 65.06 505th 1363 62.9%
2011 52.08 757th 1381 45.2%
2012 40.64 932nd 1388 32.9%
2013 22.60 1143rd 1403 18.5%
2014 26.00 1071st 1390 22.9%
2015 53.30 697th 1440 51.6%
2016 64.11 492nd 1425 65.5%
2017 71.57 379th 1429 73.5%
2018 51.89 710th 1434 50.5%
2019 55.67 661st 1473 55.1%
2021 46.26 760th 1489 49.0%
2022 29.10 1110th 1514 26.7%
2023 31.95 1057th 1502 29.6%
2024 33.27 1042nd 1505 30.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cape Fear Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.52 271st 497 45.5%
2021 40.70 200th 385 48.1%
2022 47.66 215th 485 55.7%
2023 13.96 504th 514 1.9%
2024 25.44 456th 533 14.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cape Fear Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.83 456th 1332 65.8%
2019 72.35 276th 1361 79.7%
2021 59.44 430th 1329 67.6%
2022 46.71 718th 1366 47.4%
2023 38.14 943rd 1437 34.4%
2024 37.56 955th 1450 34.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Cape Fear Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.17 457th 1405 67.5%
2019 53.44 691st 1424 51.5%
2021 48.90 698th 1440 51.5%
2022 26.95 1128th 1458 22.6%
2023 23.43 1187th 1459 18.6%
2024 32.67 1046th 1455 28.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Cape Fear Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.36 729th 897 18.7%
2019 43.24 474th 878 46.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Cape Fear Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.59 332nd 494 32.8%
2022 54.57 306th 500 38.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Cape Fear Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.21 927th 1413 34.4%
2019 57.04 622nd 1430 56.5%
2021 43.16 803rd 1444 44.4%
2022 32.85 1019th 1464 30.4%
2023 42.57 877th 1461 40.0%
2024 35.79 975th 1464 33.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Cape Fear Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.48 623rd 927 32.8%
2019 64.36 263rd 949 72.3%
2022 22.67 804th 927 13.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cape Fear Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.19 460th 851 45.9%
2019 57.20 334th 865 61.4%
2021 52.24 342nd 843 59.4%
2022 27.61 738th 893 17.4%
2023 35.76 609th 915 33.4%
2024 32.20 700th 951 26.4%
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Rank History for White students at Cape Fear Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.82 744th 1178 36.8%
2019 36.09 835th 1183 29.4%
2021 32.49 834th 1172 28.8%
2022 19.55 1049th 1194 12.1%
2023 20.91 1030th 1183 12.9%
2024 17.68 1052nd 1166 9.8%
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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.

Cape Fear Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Cape Fear Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 281 130 0 35 1 n/a n/a 0 447
2003 281 130 0 35 1 n/a n/a 0 447
2004 258 120 0 46 2 n/a n/a 0 426
2005 256 110 2 56 2 n/a n/a 0 426
2006 243 89 0 66 1 n/a n/a 0 399
2007 255 83 0 70 1 n/a n/a 14 423
2008 273 66 0 80 3 n/a n/a 13 435
2009 269 70 2 84 2 n/a n/a 0 427
2010 287 69 1 88 5 n/a n/a 0 450
2011 302 63 0 118 8 0 22 0 513
2012 305 76 0 117 5 1 18 0 522
2013 284 56 0 129 2 2 12 0 485
2014 314 68 0 101 6 0 14 0 503
2015 270 61 0 115 5 0 21 0 472
2016 264 77 0 114 6 0 19 0 480
2017 270 82 0 103 4 0 20 0 479
2018 277 83 0 106 2 0 28 0 496
2019 267 70 0 128 1 0 32 0 498
2020 260 60 0 117 1 0 42 0 480
2021 288 62 0 124 2 0 32 0 508
2022 302 56 0 133 3 0 28 0 522
2023 313 51 0 153 3 0 25 0 545

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cape Fear Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 447 27.0 16.6 60.9
2003 447 27.0 16.6 60.9
2004 426 30.0 14.2 64.8
2005 426 30.0 14.2 66.4
2006 399 30.0 13.3 64.9
2007 423 n/a n/a 65.5
2008 435 30.3 14.4 67.3
2009 427 30.2 14.1 64.2
2010 450 29.6 15.2 67.8
2011 513 32.2 15.9 71.3
2012 522 32.1 16.2 72.8
2013 485 31.0 15.6 75.9
2014 503 29.3 17.1 66.2
2015 472 29.0 16.2 62.3
2016 480 29.0 16.5 69.2
2017 479 31.5 15.2 76
2018 496 32.0 15.5 62.5
2019 498 32.0 15.5 77.5
2020 480 30.9 15.5 62.5
2021 508 32.5 15.6 47.4
2022 522 37.0 14.1 51.1
2023 545 37.0 14.7 72.3

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 Cape Fear Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 447 27.0 16.6 60.9
2003 447 27.0 16.6 60.9
2004 426 30.0 14.2 64.8
2005 426 30.0 14.2 66.4
2006 399 30.0 13.3 64.9
2007 423 n/a n/a 65.5
2008 435 30.3 14.4 67.3
2009 427 30.2 14.1 64.2
2010 450 29.6 15.2 67.8
2011 513 32.2 15.9 71.3
2012 522 32.1 16.2 72.8
2013 485 31.0 15.6 75.9
2014 503 29.3 17.1 66.2
2015 472 29.0 16.2 62.3
2016 480 29.0 16.5 69.2
2017 479 31.5 15.2 76
2018 496 32.0 15.5 62.5
2019 498 32.0 15.5 77.5
2020 480 30.9 15.5 62.5
2021 508 32.5 15.6 47.4
2022 522 37.0 14.1 51.1
2023 545 37.0 14.7 72.3

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 Cape Fear Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,054 (10.3%) $9,156 (89.7%) $10,210

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cape Fear Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 661st of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1057th of 1502 Elementary schools
 25.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cape Fear Elementary)67.839.5
 28.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pender County Schools)69.965.3
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Cape Fear Elementary)58.630.3
 28.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pender County Schools)58.747.7
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cape Fear Elementary)58.839.7
 19.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pender County Schools)62.269.9
 7.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Cape Fear Elementary)51.339.7
 11.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Pender County Schools)60.264.3
 4.1%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cape Fear Elementary)66.752.7
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pender County Schools)68.464.5
 3.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Cape Fear Elementary)53.136.5
 16.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Pender County Schools)62.253.7
 8.5%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Cape Fear Elementary)7574.3
 0.7%
   5th Grade Science (Pender County Schools)79.975.5
 4.4%
   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 Students498545
 9.4%
African American7051
 27.1%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian00
Hispanic128153
 19.5%
Pacific Islander00
White267313
 17.2%
Two or More Races3225
 21.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.5%72.3%
 5.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cape Fear Elementary

Cape Fear Elementary ranks 1042nd of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 545 students attended Cape Fear Elementary.

Students at Cape Fear Elementary are 57% White, 28% Hispanic, 9% African American, 5% Two or more races.

Students who attend Cape Fear Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cape Fear Middle
High : Heide Trask High
High : Pender Early College High


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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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