Carver Heights Elementary

Summary:

Carver Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Goldsboro, North Carolina, serving 423 students in grades 3-5. The school is part of the Wayne County Public Schools district, which is ranked 154 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Carver Heights Elementary faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking among the lowest-performing elementary schools in North Carolina. The school's proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science are significantly lower than the state and district averages, with only 18.1% of 3rd-grade students proficient in Mathematics, compared to 62.7% statewide and 59.8% in the Wayne County Public Schools district. The school's performance is particularly concerning for African American and Special Education students, who rank in the bottom 10-20% of their respective categories in the state. Additionally, Carver Heights Elementary has an extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Interestingly, the nearby schools in the Wayne County Public Schools district, such as Spring Creek Elementary, Northwest Elementary, and Eastern Wayne Elementary, generally perform better academically than Carver Heights Elementary, with higher proficiency rates and better statewide rankings. This suggests that factors beyond just student demographics may be contributing to the academic disparities, and further investigation into the school's curriculum, instructional practices, and school climate could provide valuable insights to guide improvement efforts.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 411 Bunche Drive
       Goldsboro, NC  27530-6469


(919) 731-7222

District: Wayne County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1448th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,648 Help


Students who attend Carver Heights Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Dillard Middle
High:    Goldsboro High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  423

Racial breakdown:

African American:
86.8%
Hispanic:
6.6%
Two or more races:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Carver Heights Elementary ranks worse than 96.2% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks last among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Wayne County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.73. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (86.8%), Hispanic (6.6%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carver Heights Elementary is 14.4, which is the 5th best among 12 elementary schools in the Wayne County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carver Heights Elementary is $10,648, which is the 3rd highest among 12 elementary schools in the Wayne County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carver Heights Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Carver Heights Elementary 1448th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Carver Heights Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Wayne County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne County Public Schools 154th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Carver Heights Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Carver Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 13.94 1185th 1276 7.1%
2007 58.54 572nd 1293 55.8%
2008 32.86 966th 1324 27.0%
2009 12.62 1237th 1354 8.6%
2010 19.28 1190th 1363 12.7%
2011 9.71 1312th 1381 5.0%
2012 0.20 1385th 1388 0.2%
2013 3.66 1395th 1403 0.6%
2014 5.24 1349th 1390 2.9%
2015 3.89 1417th 1440 1.6%
2016 1.05 1423rd 1425 0.1%
2017 2.84 1404th 1429 1.7%
2018 1.12 1431st 1434 0.2%
2019 5.28 1437th 1473 2.4%
2021 9.77 1390th 1489 6.6%
2022 9.70 1439th 1514 5.0%
2023 7.55 1444th 1502 3.9%
2024 7.73 1448th 1505 3.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Carver Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.54 77th 514 85.0%
2024 48.45 229th 533 57.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Carver Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 17.96 754th 801 5.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carver Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.43 1325th 1332 0.5%
2019 14.00 1282nd 1361 5.8%
2021 21.58 1113th 1329 16.3%
2022 18.75 1238th 1366 9.4%
2023 12.70 1366th 1437 4.9%
2024 15.08 1360th 1450 6.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Carver Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.69 1402nd 1405 0.2%
2019 6.48 1387th 1424 2.6%
2021 11.01 1349th 1440 6.3%
2022 10.97 1380th 1458 5.3%
2023 9.44 1392nd 1459 4.6%
2024 11.84 1374th 1455 5.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Carver Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.05 889th 897 0.9%
2019 16.89 831st 878 5.4%
2021 42.20 325th 646 49.7%
2022 26.65 512th 634 19.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Carver Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 0.26 494th 494 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Carver Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.35 1411th 1413 0.1%
2019 5.59 1401st 1430 2.0%
2021 10.77 1347th 1444 6.7%
2022 11.60 1373rd 1464 6.2%
2023 8.38 1405th 1461 3.8%
2024 6.02 1435th 1464 2.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Carver Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.65 922nd 927 0.5%
2019 20.95 853rd 949 10.1%
2021 27.43 687th 896 23.3%
2022 31.01 682nd 927 26.4%
2023 20.91 816th 933 12.5%
2024 18.26 844th 924 8.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Carver Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.76 851st 851 0.0%
2023 64.00 242nd 915 73.6%
2024 59.16 326th 951 65.7%
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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 Carver Heights Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 118 644 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 767
1994 86 619 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 715
1995 4 684 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 691
1996 4 684 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 691
1997 7 656 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 673
1998 3 597 3 0 1 n/a n/a 1 605
1999 3 632 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 639
2000 6 721 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 732
2001 1 733 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 743
2002 1 562 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 572
2003 1 562 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 572
2004 2 457 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2005 1 442 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2006 7 396 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2007 3 308 0 5 0 n/a n/a 9 325
2008 1 275 0 12 0 n/a n/a 9 297
2009 3 312 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2010 7 278 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2011 2 280 0 20 0 0 6 0 308
2012 2 272 0 15 0 2 9 0 300
2013 3 267 0 12 0 0 8 0 290
2014 2 267 0 26 0 0 6 0 301
2015 8 280 1 25 0 0 4 0 318
2016 8 276 1 18 0 0 4 0 307
2017 6 353 0 32 0 1 12 0 404
2018 9 377 0 26 0 0 9 0 421
2019 14 407 1 17 0 0 7 0 446
2020 12 363 2 23 0 0 15 0 415
2021 11 385 3 20 0 0 6 0 425
2022 15 402 1 24 0 2 12 0 456
2023 11 367 0 28 0 2 15 0 423

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 Carver Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 767 41.0 18.7 71.7
1994 715 40.0 17.9 81.3
1995 691 42.0 16.5 77.9
1996 691 42.0 16.5 77.9
1997 673 42.0 16.0 91.8
1998 605 57.0 10.6 95
1999 639 56.0 11.4 95
2000 732 56.0 13.1 79.2
2001 743 45.0 16.5 91.9
2002 572 53.0 10.8 71
2003 572 53.0 10.8 71
2004 466 45.0 10.4 90.1
2005 449 40.0 11.2 99.3
2006 409 40.0 10.2 99
2007 325 n/a n/a 88.9
2008 297 28.6 10.4 96.9
2009 331 24.8 13.3 85.2
2010 301 25.4 11.8 90.7
2011 308 25.4 12.1 94.8
2012 300 24.5 12.2 96.7
2013 290 29.5 9.8 96.9
2014 301 27.3 11.0 94
2015 318 24.0 13.2 99.1
2016 307 23.0 13.3 99
2017 404 37.8 10.6 99.3
2018 421 31.9 13.1 99.3
2019 446 28.3 15.7 99.3
2020 415 29.0 14.3 99.3
2021 425 28.0 15.1 99.3
2022 456 30.5 14.9 99.3
2023 423 29.3 14.4 99.3

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 Carver Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 767 41.0 18.7 71.7
1994 715 40.0 17.9 81.3
1995 691 42.0 16.5 77.9
1996 691 42.0 16.5 77.9
1997 673 42.0 16.0 91.8
1998 605 57.0 10.6 95
1999 639 56.0 11.4 95
2000 732 56.0 13.1 79.2
2001 743 45.0 16.5 91.9
2002 572 53.0 10.8 71
2003 572 53.0 10.8 71
2004 466 45.0 10.4 90.1
2005 449 40.0 11.2 99.3
2006 409 40.0 10.2 99
2007 325 n/a n/a 88.9
2008 297 28.6 10.4 96.9
2009 331 24.8 13.3 85.2
2010 301 25.4 11.8 90.7
2011 308 25.4 12.1 94.8
2012 300 24.5 12.2 96.7
2013 290 29.5 9.8 96.9
2014 301 27.3 11.0 94
2015 318 24.0 13.2 99.1
2016 307 23.0 13.3 99
2017 404 37.8 10.6 99.3
2018 421 31.9 13.1 99.3
2019 446 28.3 15.7 99.3
2020 415 29.0 14.3 99.3
2021 425 28.0 15.1 99.3
2022 456 30.5 14.9 99.3
2023 423 29.3 14.4 99.3

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 Carver Heights Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,672 (25.1%) $7,976 (74.9%) $10,648

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Carver Heights 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 1437th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1444th of 1502 Elementary schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Carver Heights Elementary)39.528.9
 10.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wayne County Public Schools)60.349
 11.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Carver Heights Elementary)31.629.5
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Wayne County Public Schools)50.936.8
 14.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Carver Heights Elementary)16.614.8
 1.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County Public Schools)50.241.3
 8.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Carver Heights Elementary)29.824.2
 5.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Wayne County Public Schools)46.242.2
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Carver Heights Elementary)20.131
 10.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County Public Schools)47.740.8
 6.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Carver Heights Elementary)2722
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Wayne County Public Schools)41.433.1
 8.3%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Carver Heights Elementary)45.734.4
 11.3%
   5th Grade Science (Wayne County Public Schools)56.952.1
 4.8%
   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 Students446423
 5.2%
African American407367
 9.8%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1728
 64.7%
Pacific Islander02
White1411
 21.4%
Two or More Races715
 114.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.3%99.3%
 0%


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Students at Carver Heights Elementary are 87% African American, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% White.

Students who attend Carver Heights Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dillard Middle
High : Goldsboro High

Carver Heights Elementary ranks in the bottom 3.8% of North Carolina elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 423 students attended Carver Heights 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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