Serving 228 students in grades 4-5, Ahoskie Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ahoskie Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ahoskie Elementary School's student population of 228 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
228 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ahoskie Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ahoskie Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2417 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
79%
25%
White
12%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ahoskie Elementary School's ranking?
Ahoskie Elementary School is ranked #2417 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Ahoskie Elementary School often compared to?
Ahoskie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bearfield Primary, Riverview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Ahoskie Elementary School?
228 students attend Ahoskie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Ahoskie Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ahoskie Elementary School?
Ahoskie Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ahoskie Elementary School offer ?
Ahoskie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Ahoskie Elementary School part of?
Ahoskie Elementary School is part of Hertford County Schools School District.
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