Overton Elementary

Summary:

Overton Elementary is a public elementary school in Salisbury, North Carolina, serving 311 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Rowan-Salisbury Schools district, which is ranked 212 out of 242 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Overton Elementary faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom 10% of North Carolina elementary schools. Only 23.7% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 62.7% statewide and 40.8% in the Rowan-Salisbury district. The school's performance is particularly low for African American and Hispanic students, who rank in the bottom 10% and 20% of their respective subgroups in the state. While Overton has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, this does not appear to translate into better academic outcomes for its students.

Compared to nearby schools like Granite Quarry Elementary and Isenberg Elementary, Overton's academic performance is significantly lower, with higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings. The school also has a much higher percentage of students from low-income backgrounds, with 94.86% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 64.11% to 97.34% at nearby schools. Addressing these socioeconomic and racial disparities may be crucial to improving educational outcomes at Overton Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1825 Park Rd W
       Salisbury, NC  28144-2400


(704) 639-3000

District: Rowan-Salisbury Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1471st of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,485 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  311

Racial breakdown:

African American:
48.2%
Hispanic:
21.9%
White:
19.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Overton Elementary ranks worse than 97.7% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 13th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.98. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Overton Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (48.2%), Hispanic (21.9%), White (19.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Overton Elementary is 15.3. 10 elementary schools in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Overton Elementary is $12,485, which is the highest among 17 elementary schools in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Overton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Overton Elementary 1471st of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Overton Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Rowan-Salisbury Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Rowan-Salisbury Schools 212th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Overton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Overton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 36.83 916th 1276 28.2%
2007 33.83 978th 1293 24.4%
2008 32.54 973rd 1324 26.5%
2009 39.29 927th 1354 31.5%
2010 43.12 879th 1363 35.5%
2011 28.42 1095th 1381 20.7%
2012 35.31 1005th 1388 27.6%
2013 39.54 858th 1403 38.8%
2014 24.90 1085th 1390 21.9%
2015 11.49 1323rd 1440 8.1%
2016 13.93 1287th 1425 9.7%
2017 10.43 1329th 1429 7.0%
2018 8.28 1357th 1434 5.4%
2019 13.47 1330th 1473 9.7%
2021 29.75 1026th 1489 31.1%
2022 11.42 1418th 1514 6.3%
2023 4.53 1481st 1502 1.4%
2024 5.98 1471st 1505 2.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Overton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.50 86th 86 0.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Overton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.29 1253rd 1332 5.9%
2019 10.19 1318th 1361 3.2%
2021 32.06 923rd 1329 30.5%
2022 13.03 1308th 1366 4.2%
2023 4.71 1431st 1437 0.4%
2024 10.93 1400th 1450 3.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Overton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.32 1372nd 1405 2.3%
2019 8.02 1375th 1424 3.4%
2021 12.69 1322nd 1440 8.2%
2022 8.32 1412th 1458 3.2%
2023 6.22 1429th 1459 2.1%
2024 6.11 1428th 1455 1.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Overton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.74 748th 897 16.6%
2019 37.21 571st 878 35.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Overton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 0.70 500th 500 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Overton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.84 1280th 1413 9.4%
2019 23.28 1192nd 1430 16.6%
2021 40.67 844th 1444 41.6%
2022 16.22 1307th 1464 10.7%
2023 4.85 1442nd 1461 1.3%
2024 6.97 1427th 1464 2.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Overton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.93 873rd 927 5.8%
2019 13.39 905th 949 4.6%
2021 29.04 660th 896 26.3%
2022 14.81 879th 927 5.2%
2023 9.03 917th 933 1.7%
2024 5.42 918th 924 0.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Overton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 13.92 862nd 893 3.5%
2023 11.57 891st 915 2.6%
2024 24.80 804th 951 15.5%
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Rank History for White students at Overton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.67 1065th 1178 9.6%
2019 33.73 880th 1183 25.6%
2022 33.41 864th 1194 27.6%
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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 Overton Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 150 262 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 418
1991 225 228 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1992 201 232 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1993 191 222 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1994 208 232 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1995 194 244 19 6 1 n/a n/a 0 464
1996 194 244 19 6 1 n/a n/a 0 464
1997 169 254 13 11 1 n/a n/a 0 448
1998 166 260 7 8 5 n/a n/a 0 446
1999 154 234 7 4 4 n/a n/a 0 403
2000 146 239 2 3 4 n/a n/a 0 394
2001 155 241 6 8 5 n/a n/a 0 415
2002 140 259 15 17 1 n/a n/a 0 432
2003 140 259 15 17 1 n/a n/a 0 432
2004 145 261 9 28 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2005 156 274 17 27 1 n/a n/a 0 475
2006 173 263 18 43 2 n/a n/a 0 499
2007 160 192 5 28 2 n/a n/a 32 419
2008 193 196 5 38 0 n/a n/a 29 461
2009 176 221 4 37 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2010 185 211 3 39 1 n/a n/a 0 439
2011 153 175 7 42 1 0 22 0 400
2012 165 195 4 54 0 0 19 0 437
2013 146 189 4 57 0 0 22 0 418
2014 132 183 3 53 0 0 24 0 395
2015 85 183 3 61 0 0 23 0 355
2016 84 194 1 50 1 0 27 0 357
2017 93 212 2 45 1 0 39 0 392
2018 108 203 2 44 1 0 27 0 385
2019 107 163 1 48 1 0 22 0 342
2020 93 152 2 53 1 0 45 0 346
2021 49 94 0 32 1 0 15 0 191
2022 58 136 0 51 3 0 25 0 273
2023 60 150 0 68 3 0 30 0 311

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 Overton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 418 16.0 26.1 n/a
1991 460 23.0 20.0 0
1992 442 23.0 19.2 35.1
1993 420 25.0 16.8 45.7
1994 451 24.0 18.8 48.8
1995 464 25.0 18.6 48.9
1996 464 25.0 18.6 48.9
1997 448 27.0 16.6 52.2
1998 446 30.0 14.9 52.2
1999 403 30.0 13.4 75.4
2000 394 30.0 13.1 65.5
2001 415 30.0 13.8 60
2002 432 31.0 13.9 0
2003 432 31.0 13.9 0
2004 443 31.0 14.3 59.4
2005 475 31.0 15.3 60.4
2006 499 31.0 16.1 63.3
2007 419 n/a n/a 62
2008 461 27.9 16.5 64.6
2009 438 30.0 14.6 n/a
2010 439 28.2 15.5 65.1
2011 400 30.7 13.0 67.3
2012 437 29.1 15.0 67.5
2013 418 29.0 14.4 72.5
2014 395 28.1 14.0 79
2015 355 24.0 14.7 76.1
2016 357 26.0 13.7 99.2
2017 392 26.3 14.8 99.2
2018 385 30.2 12.7 99.2
2019 342 27.1 12.5 98.8
2020 346 25.1 13.7 96
2021 191 18.2 10.4 98.4
2022 273 21.3 12.7 98.9
2023 311 20.2 15.3 94.9

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 Overton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 418 16.0 26.1 n/a
1991 460 23.0 20.0 0
1992 442 23.0 19.2 35.1
1993 420 25.0 16.8 45.7
1994 451 24.0 18.8 48.8
1995 464 25.0 18.6 48.9
1996 464 25.0 18.6 48.9
1997 448 27.0 16.6 52.2
1998 446 30.0 14.9 52.2
1999 403 30.0 13.4 75.4
2000 394 30.0 13.1 65.5
2001 415 30.0 13.8 60
2002 432 31.0 13.9 0
2003 432 31.0 13.9 0
2004 443 31.0 14.3 59.4
2005 475 31.0 15.3 60.4
2006 499 31.0 16.1 63.3
2007 419 n/a n/a 62
2008 461 27.9 16.5 64.6
2009 438 30.0 14.6 n/a
2010 439 28.2 15.5 65.1
2011 400 30.7 13.0 67.3
2012 437 29.1 15.0 67.5
2013 418 29.0 14.4 72.5
2014 395 28.1 14.0 79
2015 355 24.0 14.7 76.1
2016 357 26.0 13.7 99.2
2017 392 26.3 14.8 99.2
2018 385 30.2 12.7 99.2
2019 342 27.1 12.5 98.8
2020 346 25.1 13.7 96
2021 191 18.2 10.4 98.4
2022 273 21.3 12.7 98.9
2023 311 20.2 15.3 94.9

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 Overton Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,175 (17.4%) $10,310 (82.6%) $12,485

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Overton 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 1330th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1481st of 1502 Elementary schools
 8.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Overton Elementary)51.120
 31.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rowan-Salisbury Schools)47.634.9
 12.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Overton Elementary)4022
 18%
   3rd Grade Reading (Rowan-Salisbury Schools)46.230.1
 16.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Overton Elementary)26.420.4
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rowan-Salisbury Schools)40.637.9
 2.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Overton Elementary)38.924.1
 14.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Rowan-Salisbury Schools)50.639.3
 11.3%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Overton Elementary)29.517.9
 11.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rowan-Salisbury Schools)45.739.2
 6.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Overton Elementary)44.323.1
 21.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Rowan-Salisbury Schools)44.633.2
 11.4%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Overton Elementary)39.323.1
 16.2%
   5th Grade Science (Rowan-Salisbury Schools)56.746.8
 9.9%
   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 Students342311
 9.1%
African American163150
 8%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic4868
 41.7%
Pacific Islander00
White10760
 43.9%
Two or More Races2230
 36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.8%94.9%
 4%


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Overton Elementary ranks in the bottom 2.3% of North Carolina elementary schools.

Students at Overton Elementary are 48% African American, 22% Hispanic, 19% White, 10% Two or more races.

Students who attend Overton Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Salisbury High

In the 2022-23 school year, 311 students attended Overton Elementary.


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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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