Topsail Annandale Elementary School

Summary:

Topsail Annandale Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Hampstead, North Carolina, serving grades PK-4 with a student population of 631. This school is part of the Pender County Schools district, which is ranked 124 out of 242 districts in the state.

Topsail Annandale consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in North Carolina, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in Mathematics and Reading for grades 3 and 4 are significantly higher than the Pender County and North Carolina state averages. Topsail Annandale also performs exceptionally well in specific student subgroups, such as ranking 9th out of 801 North Carolina elementary schools for Special Education students and 1st out of 75 for Military Connected students. The school has a significantly higher percentage of White students (88.43%) and a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (15.37%) compared to nearby schools, such as Castle Hayne Elementary and Dr. Hubert Eaton Senior Elementary.

Topsail Annandale's consistent high performance, efficient resource allocation, and strong subgroup outcomes make it a standout among North Carolina elementary schools. While the school's academic success may be influenced by its demographic composition, nearby schools in the New Hanover County Schools district, such as Ogden Elementary and Dr. Hubert Eaton Senior Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic achievement, with several schools ranking among the top 100 in the state.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 17385 US Hwy 17
       Hampstead, NC  28443


(910) 270-1977

District: Pender County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
68th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,786 Help


Students who attend Topsail Annandale Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Topsail Middle
High:    Pender Early College High
    Topsail High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  631

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.4%
Hispanic:
6.3%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.4% Help


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Compare Details Topsail Annandale Elementary School ranks better than 95.5% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first 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 93.33. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.4%), Hispanic (6.3%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Pender County Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Topsail Annandale Elementary School is 15. 5 elementary schools in the Pender County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Topsail Annandale Elementary School is $8,786. 7 elementary schools in the Pender County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Topsail Annandale Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Topsail Annandale Elementary School 68th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Topsail Annandale Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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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 Topsail Annandale Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Topsail Annandale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 79.43 214th 1381 84.5%
2012 78.01 245th 1388 82.3%
2013 82.12 201st 1403 85.7%
2014 80.60 227th 1390 83.7%
2015 84.54 162nd 1440 88.8%
2016 84.91 158th 1425 88.9%
2017 89.23 92nd 1429 93.6%
2018 88.76 111th 1434 92.3%
2019 91.86 69th 1473 95.3%
2021 91.76 98th 1489 93.4%
2022 92.04 89th 1514 94.1%
2023 95.88 26th 1502 98.3%
2024 93.33 68th 1505 95.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Topsail Annandale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 90.95 6th 97 93.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Topsail Annandale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 98.30 9th 801 98.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Topsail Annandale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.58 213th 1332 84.0%
2019 94.80 16th 1361 98.8%
2021 79.70 156th 1329 88.3%
2023 95.58 17th 1437 98.8%
2024 91.08 44th 1450 97.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Topsail Annandale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.42 107th 1405 92.4%
2019 88.78 86th 1424 94.0%
2021 88.29 122nd 1440 91.5%
2022 91.19 85th 1458 94.2%
2023 96.50 14th 1459 99.0%
2024 90.72 87th 1455 94.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Topsail Annandale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.01 77th 897 91.4%
2021 72.65 85th 646 86.8%
2022 83.51 38th 634 94.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Topsail Annandale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.65 250th 612 59.2%
2021 68.28 141st 494 71.5%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Topsail Annandale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.93 1st 76 98.7%
2019 85.05 3rd 72 95.8%
2021 75.58 16th 76 78.9%
2022 79.69 10th 85 88.2%
2023 92.59 1st 81 98.8%
2024 92.66 1st 75 98.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Topsail Annandale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.14 133rd 1413 90.6%
2019 91.85 66th 1430 95.4%
2021 92.12 77th 1444 94.7%
2022 90.59 87th 1464 94.1%
2023 93.55 49th 1461 96.6%
2024 93.56 52nd 1464 96.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Topsail Annandale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 95.27 31st 843 96.3%
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Rank History for White students at Topsail Annandale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.05 206th 1178 82.5%
2019 81.69 159th 1183 86.6%
2021 79.61 197th 1172 83.2%
2022 79.49 193rd 1194 83.8%
2023 86.65 99th 1183 91.6%
2024 83.49 145th 1166 87.6%
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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.

Topsail Annandale Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Friday, October 21, 2016

Open Quote i am very pleased with the curriculum and progress!! My little kindergarten girl is proud to be an Osprey!!! SOAR OSPREY'S SOAR !!!!! Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, September 4, 2011

Open Quote This school is amazing. Never have I seen teachers, administrators and staff care so much about the students. Great job TES!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Topsail Annandale Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 350 70 2 9 1 n/a n/a 0 432
2011 423 51 2 14 1 0 18 0 509
2012 445 44 1 22 1 0 20 0 533
2013 448 40 3 20 2 0 23 0 536
2014 442 35 6 24 0 0 23 0 530
2015 443 25 7 21 0 0 21 0 517
2016 473 26 7 24 1 2 30 0 563
2017 486 29 3 29 1 2 33 0 583
2018 472 24 3 29 1 0 32 0 561
2019 506 18 2 23 1 0 29 0 579
2020 516 14 3 32 1 0 53 0 619
2021 535 14 4 37 0 0 21 0 611
2022 509 13 4 31 0 0 17 0 574
2023 558 14 4 40 0 0 15 0 631

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 Topsail Annandale Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 432 27.1 15.8 32.9
2011 509 30.1 16.8 38.5
2012 533 30.2 17.6 32.5
2013 536 32.5 16.4 34.7
2014 530 31.5 16.8 30.9
2015 517 30.0 17.2 27.5
2016 563 32.0 17.5 28.2
2017 583 34.0 17.1 27.6
2018 561 36.0 15.5 20.9
2019 579 32.0 18.0 21.8
2020 619 37.0 16.7 10.2
2021 611 37.0 16.5 10.3
2022 574 42.0 13.6 8.7
2023 631 42.0 15.0 15.4

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 Topsail Annandale Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 432 27.1 15.8 32.9
2011 509 30.1 16.8 38.5
2012 533 30.2 17.6 32.5
2013 536 32.5 16.4 34.7
2014 530 31.5 16.8 30.9
2015 517 30.0 17.2 27.5
2016 563 32.0 17.5 28.2
2017 583 34.0 17.1 27.6
2018 561 36.0 15.5 20.9
2019 579 32.0 18.0 21.8
2020 619 37.0 16.7 10.2
2021 611 37.0 16.5 10.3
2022 574 42.0 13.6 8.7
2023 631 42.0 15.0 15.4

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Topsail Annandale Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $660 (7.5%) $8,125 (92.5%) $8,786

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Topsail Annandale Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 69th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 26th of 1502 Elementary schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Topsail Annandale Elementary School)84.691
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pender County Schools)69.965.3
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Topsail Annandale Elementary School)71.475.7
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pender County Schools)58.747.7
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Topsail Annandale Elementary School)8088.6
 8.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pender County Schools)62.269.9
 7.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Topsail Annandale Elementary School)88.483.2
 5.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Pender County Schools)60.264.3
 4.1%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students579631
 9%
African American1814
 22.2%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic2340
 73.9%
Pacific Islander00
White506558
 10.3%
Two or More Races2915
 48.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.8%15.4%
 6.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Topsail Annandale Elementary School

Students who attend Topsail Annandale Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Topsail Middle
High : Pender Early College High
High : Topsail High

In the 2022-23 school year, 631 students attended Topsail Annandale Elementary School.

Students at Topsail Annandale Elementary School are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Yes! Topsail Annandale Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 68th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools.


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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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