Arthur W Edwards Elementary School

200 Education Lane
Havelock, NC 28532
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 533 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Arthur W Edwards Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 533 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Arthur W Edwards Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Arthur W Edwards Elementary School's student population of 533 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
533 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Arthur W Edwards Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arthur W Edwards Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1048 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Arthur W Edwards Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arthur W Edwards Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arthur W Edwards Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Arthur W Edwards Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Arthur W Edwards Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Arthur W Edwards Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
19%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Arthur W Edwards Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Arthur W Edwards Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
60%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Arthur W Edwards Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Arthur W Edwards Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Arthur W Edwards Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Arthur W Edwards Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Arthur W Edwards Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arthur W Edwards Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arthur W Edwards Elementary School's ranking?
Arthur W Edwards Elementary School is ranked #1048 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Arthur W Edwards Elementary School often compared to?
Arthur W Edwards Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School, Creekside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Arthur W Edwards Elementary School?
533 students attend Arthur W Edwards Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Arthur W Edwards Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arthur W Edwards Elementary School?
Arthur W Edwards Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Arthur W Edwards Elementary School offer ?
Arthur W Edwards Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Arthur W Edwards Elementary School part of?
Arthur W Edwards Elementary School is part of Craven County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 533 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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