Surf City Elementary

Summary:

Surf City Elementary is a public elementary school in Hampstead, North Carolina, serving 808 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Pender County Schools district, Surf City Elementary consistently ranks among the top 20% of North Carolina elementary schools, with strong academic performance that exceeds district and state averages.

Surf City Elementary's academic excellence is particularly evident in its high proficiency rates on state assessments, with 75% of 3rd graders proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 67.4% for the district and 62.7% for the state. The school's performance is even more impressive in Science, with 89.8% of 5th graders proficient or better, significantly higher than the district's 74% and the state's 66.2%. While the school has a predominantly white student population, with lower percentages of African American and Hispanic students compared to nearby schools like Rocky Point Elementary and South Topsail Elementary, it also serves a less economically disadvantaged community, with only 30.82% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Interestingly, Surf City Elementary's higher student-teacher ratio of 18.3, compared to the lower ratios of 10.7 to 16.3 at nearby schools, may be a factor to consider, as smaller class sizes can potentially contribute to better student outcomes. Overall, Surf City Elementary stands out as a high-performing school within the Pender County Schools district, with a strong academic track record and a unique demographic profile compared to its surrounding counterparts.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 12345-A Literacy Lane
       Hampstead, NC  28445


(910) 928-0067

District: Pender County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
274th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,721 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.3 Help
Number of students:  808

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.7%
Hispanic:
9.3%
Two or more races:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.8% Help


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Compare Details Surf City Elementary ranks better than 81.8% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 4th 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 78.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Surf City Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Pender County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (80.7%), Hispanic (9.3%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Surf City Elementary is 18.3, which is the highest among 9 elementary schools in the Pender County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Surf City Elementary is $7,721, which is the lowest among 9 elementary schools in the Pender County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Surf City Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Surf City Elementary 274th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Surf City Elementary 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 Surf City Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Surf City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 82.06 207th 1473 85.9%
2021 84.17 192nd 1489 87.1%
2022 87.53 140th 1514 90.8%
2023 80.69 224th 1502 85.1%
2024 78.37 274th 1505 81.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Surf City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 75.64 26th 133 80.5%
2023 80.67 25th 154 83.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Surf City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 29.55 611th 801 23.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Surf City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 80.78 149th 1361 89.1%
2021 80.53 146th 1329 89.0%
2022 79.11 151st 1366 88.9%
2023 65.51 403rd 1437 72.0%
2024 63.45 433rd 1450 70.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Surf City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 79.86 212th 1424 85.1%
2021 83.96 173rd 1440 88.0%
2022 86.06 141st 1458 90.3%
2023 80.17 211th 1459 85.5%
2024 73.70 299th 1455 79.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Surf City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.88 259th 878 70.5%
2021 48.24 255th 646 60.5%
2022 74.15 82nd 634 87.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Surf City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.65 106th 612 82.7%
2023 68.10 94th 582 83.8%
2024 57.10 358th 669 46.5%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Surf City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.20 15th 72 79.2%
2021 82.30 7th 76 90.8%
2022 80.66 8th 85 90.6%
2023 64.10 25th 81 69.1%
2024 77.44 10th 75 86.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Surf City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 81.77 196th 1430 86.3%
2021 81.17 215th 1444 85.1%
2022 86.47 146th 1464 90.0%
2023 78.68 245th 1461 83.2%
2024 79.96 229th 1464 84.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Surf City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.39 629th 949 33.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Surf City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 57.86 307th 893 65.6%
2023 67.43 212th 915 76.8%
2024 77.83 138th 951 85.5%
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Rank History for White students at Surf City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.92 349th 1183 70.5%
2021 63.38 397th 1172 66.1%
2022 75.84 247th 1194 79.3%
2023 64.84 390th 1183 67.0%
2024 61.59 431st 1166 63.0%
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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 Surf City Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 492 18 5 33 1 0 35 0 584
2020 503 16 4 46 2 0 40 0 611
2021 469 16 4 47 1 0 48 0 585
2022 587 18 6 58 4 2 48 0 723
2023 652 25 5 75 2 0 49 0 808

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 Surf City Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 584 31.0 18.8 38.7
2020 611 32.0 19.0 26.8
2021 585 36.0 16.2 23.9
2022 723 40.0 18.0 17.8
2023 808 44.0 18.3 30.8

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 Surf City Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 584 31.0 18.8 38.7
2020 611 32.0 19.0 26.8
2021 585 36.0 16.2 23.9
2022 723 40.0 18.0 17.8
2023 808 44.0 18.3 30.8

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 Surf City Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $547 (7.1%) $7,174 (92.9%) $7,721

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Surf City Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 207th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 224th of 1502 Elementary schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Surf City Elementary)82.865.5
 17.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pender County Schools)69.965.3
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Surf City Elementary)78.858.1
 20.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pender County Schools)58.747.7
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Surf City Elementary)78.877.4
 1.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pender County Schools)62.269.9
 7.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Surf City Elementary)68.868.7
 0.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Pender County Schools)60.264.3
 4.1%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Surf City Elementary)70.375
 4.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pender County Schools)68.464.5
 3.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Surf City Elementary)67.665.5
 2.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Pender County Schools)62.253.7
 8.5%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Surf City Elementary)85.584.4
 1.1%
   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 Students584808
 38.4%
African American1825
 38.9%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian55
Hispanic3375
 127.3%
Pacific Islander00
White492652
 32.5%
Two or More Races3549
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.7%30.8%
 7.9%


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Students at Surf City Elementary are 81% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 808 students attended Surf City Elementary.

Surf City Elementary ranks 274th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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