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Peterson Elementary

Summary:

Peterson Elementary is a public elementary school located in Red Springs, North Carolina, serving grades PK-4 with a student population of 540. The school is part of the Public Schools of Robeson County district, which is ranked 216 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Peterson Elementary faces significant challenges compared to both the state and nearby schools. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of North Carolina elementary schools, with only 31.2% of 3rd-grade students proficient in reading, compared to the state average of 48.7% and the district average of 33.3%. Additionally, over 99% of Peterson's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of poverty among the student population. The school also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.6 to 16.9 students per teacher.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Townsend Elementary, Pembroke Elementary, Union Chapel Elementary, and Oxendine Elementary, generally perform better academically than Peterson Elementary. The nearby Old Main STREAM Academy, a public charter school, also outperforms Peterson Elementary on academic measures. These comparisons highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational opportunities for the students at Peterson Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 102 Phillips Ave
       Red Springs, NC  28377

(910) 843-4125

District: Public Schools of Robeson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
1391st of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,831 Help


Students who attend Peterson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Red Springs Middle
High:    PSRC Early College at RCC
    Red Springs High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  539

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
33.0%
Hispanic:
32.5%
African American:
21.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.4% Help


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Compare Details Peterson Elementary ranks worse than 92.4% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 13th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Public Schools of Robeson County District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.93. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Peterson Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: American Indian (33%), Hispanic (32.5%), African American (21.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Peterson Elementary is 16. 11 elementary schools in the Public Schools of Robeson County District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Peterson Elementary is $10,831, which is the 9th highest among 17 elementary schools in the Public Schools of Robeson County District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Peterson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Peterson Elementary 1391st of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Peterson Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Public Schools of Robeson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Public Schools of Robeson County 216th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Peterson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Peterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 19.44 1123rd 1276 12.0%
2007 15.84 1170th 1293 9.5%
2008 12.05 1222nd 1324 7.7%
2009 13.08 1233rd 1354 8.9%
2010 13.82 1240th 1363 9.0%
2011 24.16 1149th 1381 16.8%
2012 11.06 1308th 1388 5.8%
2013 10.34 1324th 1403 5.6%
2014 6.23 1338th 1390 3.7%
2015 4.86 1406th 1440 2.4%
2016 7.89 1362nd 1425 4.4%
2017 6.01 1381st 1429 3.4%
2018 14.73 1277th 1434 10.9%
2019 13.60 1326th 1473 10.0%
2021 8.62 1419th 1489 4.7%
2022 6.78 1468th 1514 3.0%
2023 10.54 1409th 1502 6.2%
2024 12.93 1391st 1505 7.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Peterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.03 218th 421 48.2%
2019 42.48 272nd 497 45.3%
2021 35.95 235th 385 39.0%
2022 17.38 469th 485 3.3%
2023 18.39 478th 514 7.0%
2024 17.69 504th 533 5.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Peterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.82 1102nd 1332 17.3%
2019 29.49 1060th 1361 22.1%
2021 14.50 1252nd 1329 5.8%
2022 9.05 1346th 1366 1.5%
2023 17.27 1305th 1437 9.2%
2024 22.59 1262nd 1450 13.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Peterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.73 1309th 1405 6.8%
2019 14.15 1311th 1424 7.9%
2021 16.47 1259th 1440 12.6%
2022 6.56 1430th 1458 1.9%
2023 10.66 1379th 1459 5.5%
2024 13.21 1352nd 1455 7.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Peterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.96 562nd 897 37.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Peterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.30 1213th 1413 14.2%
2019 14.81 1296th 1430 9.4%
2021 6.26 1414th 1444 2.1%
2022 8.60 1410th 1464 3.7%
2023 14.59 1332nd 1461 8.8%
2024 15.31 1330th 1464 9.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Peterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.03 848th 927 8.5%
2019 22.39 830th 949 12.5%
2021 22.56 783rd 896 12.6%
2022 24.77 779th 927 16.0%
2023 47.92 462nd 933 50.5%
2024 39.29 587th 924 36.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Peterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.04 612th 851 28.1%
2019 35.93 600th 865 30.6%
2021 24.09 712th 843 15.5%
2022 16.14 846th 893 5.3%
2023 16.39 857th 915 6.3%
2024 12.60 920th 951 3.3%
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Rank History for Native American students at Peterson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.00 21st 28 25.0%
2019 22.37 23rd 27 14.8%
2022 9.70 28th 29 3.4%
2023 17.37 28th 29 3.4%
2024 37.06 20th 28 28.6%
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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.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Peterson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 100 286 0 0 256 n/a n/a 0 642
1991 100 291 0 1 255 n/a n/a 2 649
1992 85 312 0 1 268 n/a n/a 0 666
1993 81 333 0 1 267 n/a n/a 0 682
1994 86 337 0 4 238 n/a n/a 0 665
1995 76 337 0 14 235 n/a n/a 0 662
1996 76 337 0 14 235 n/a n/a 0 662
1997 71 320 2 13 262 n/a n/a 0 668
1998 69 317 2 21 278 n/a n/a 2 689
1999 67 324 3 25 297 n/a n/a 0 716
2000 71 335 3 43 281 n/a n/a 0 733
2001 76 310 2 60 295 n/a n/a 0 743
2002 66 319 1 107 280 n/a n/a 0 773
2003 66 319 1 107 280 n/a n/a 0 773
2004 54 290 1 103 199 n/a n/a 0 647
2005 51 280 1 116 206 n/a n/a 0 654
2006 64 257 0 126 208 n/a n/a 0 655
2007 66 207 0 122 204 n/a n/a 32 631
2008 55 182 1 130 184 n/a n/a 29 581
2009 47 211 2 131 160 n/a n/a 0 551
2010 40 201 5 156 138 n/a n/a 0 540
2011 35 157 6 170 130 0 34 0 532
2012 33 195 7 209 143 0 35 0 622
2013 45 191 7 212 154 0 36 0 645
2014 35 198 4 212 144 2 32 0 627
2015 35 189 6 231 154 1 27 0 643
2016 33 185 7 225 151 2 25 0 628
2017 30 169 5 220 152 1 17 0 594
2018 26 172 7 201 145 1 24 0 576
2019 23 149 7 188 147 4 28 0 546
2020 15 150 5 179 156 3 33 0 541
2021 18 135 5 156 153 4 31 0 502
2022 18 119 3 182 144 3 30 0 499
2023 23 128 3 189 162 4 31 0 540
2024 22 117 1 175 178 4 42 0 539

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 Peterson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 642 39.0 16.4 n/a
1991 649 36.0 18.0 0
1992 666 36.0 18.5 62.6
1993 682 34.0 20.1 72
1994 665 34.0 19.6 78.9
1995 662 38.0 17.4 81.7
1996 662 38.0 17.4 81.7
1997 668 36.0 18.6 81.6
1998 689 36.0 19.1 79.6
1999 716 36.0 19.9 85.5
2000 733 36.0 20.4 90.2
2001 743 36.0 20.6 90.4
2002 773 36.0 21.5 0
2003 773 36.0 21.5 0
2004 647 36.0 18.0 90.6
2005 654 38.0 17.2 96.2
2006 655 38.0 17.2 55.1
2007 631 n/a n/a 94
2008 581 36.4 16.0 n/a
2009 551 35.4 15.6 n/a
2010 540 32.7 16.5 89.8
2011 532 33.2 16.0 96.4
2012 622 32.2 19.3 93.4
2013 645 32.1 20.0 94.1
2014 627 33.2 18.8 95.2
2015 643 29.0 22.1 99.5
2016 628 33.0 19.0 98.2
2017 594 35.1 16.9 99.5
2018 576 36.0 15.9 99.5
2019 546 36.2 15.0 99.5
2020 541 33.8 15.9 99.4
2021 502 32.0 15.6 99.4
2022 499 31.1 16.0 99.4
2023 540 31.8 16.9 99.4
2024 539 33.6 16.0 99.4

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 Peterson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 642 39.0 16.4 n/a
1991 649 36.0 18.0 0
1992 666 36.0 18.5 62.6
1993 682 34.0 20.1 72
1994 665 34.0 19.6 78.9
1995 662 38.0 17.4 81.7
1996 662 38.0 17.4 81.7
1997 668 36.0 18.6 81.6
1998 689 36.0 19.1 79.6
1999 716 36.0 19.9 85.5
2000 733 36.0 20.4 90.2
2001 743 36.0 20.6 90.4
2002 773 36.0 21.5 0
2003 773 36.0 21.5 0
2004 647 36.0 18.0 90.6
2005 654 38.0 17.2 96.2
2006 655 38.0 17.2 55.1
2007 631 n/a n/a 94
2008 581 36.4 16.0 n/a
2009 551 35.4 15.6 n/a
2010 540 32.7 16.5 89.8
2011 532 33.2 16.0 96.4
2012 622 32.2 19.3 93.4
2013 645 32.1 20.0 94.1
2014 627 33.2 18.8 95.2
2015 643 29.0 22.1 99.5
2016 628 33.0 19.0 98.2
2017 594 35.1 16.9 99.5
2018 576 36.0 15.9 99.5
2019 546 36.2 15.0 99.5
2020 541 33.8 15.9 99.4
2021 502 32.0 15.6 99.4
2022 499 31.1 16.0 99.4
2023 540 31.8 16.9 99.4
2024 539 33.6 16.0 99.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Peterson Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,005 (18.5%) $8,826 (81.5%) $10,831

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Peterson 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 1326th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1409th of 1502 Elementary schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Peterson Elementary)4038.8
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Public Schools of Robeson County)55.553
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Peterson Elementary)32.524.8
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Public Schools of Robeson County)43.533.3
 10.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Peterson Elementary)34.530.5
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Public Schools of Robeson County)39.437.2
 2.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Peterson Elementary)44.526.9
 17.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Public Schools of Robeson County)39.935.1
 4.8%
   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 Students546540
 1.1%
African American149128
 14.1%
American Indian147162
 10.2%
Asian73
 57.1%
Hispanic188189
 0.5%
Pacific Islander44
White2323
Two or More Races2831
 10.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.5%99.4%
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Students who attend Peterson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Red Springs Middle
High : PSRC Early College at RCC
High : Red Springs High

Peterson Elementary ranks in the bottom 7.6% of North Carolina elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 539 students attended Peterson Elementary.

Students at Peterson Elementary are 33% American Indian, 32% Hispanic, 22% African American, 8% Two or more races, 4% White.


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