Serving 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Aycock Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aycock Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Aycock Elementary School's student population of 369 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
369 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Aycock 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 Aycock Elementary School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1557 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
63%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%

Hispanic
33%
21%

Black
32%
25%

White
29%
43%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aycock Elementary School's ranking?
Aycock Elementary School is ranked #1557 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Aycock Elementary School often compared to?
Aycock Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clarke Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Aycock Elementary School?
369 students attend Aycock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Aycock Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 29% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aycock Elementary School?
Aycock Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Aycock Elementary School offer ?
Aycock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Aycock Elementary School part of?
Aycock Elementary School is part of Vance County Schools School District.
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