Serving 195 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, District No 7 Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
District No 7 Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
District No 7 Elementary School's student population of 195 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
District No 7 Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of District No 7 Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#623 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
8%
25%
White
71%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is District No 7 Elementary School's ranking?
District No 7 Elementary School is ranked #623 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are District No 7 Elementary School often compared to?
District No 7 Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastover-central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend District No 7 Elementary School?
195 students attend District No 7 Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of District No 7 Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of District No 7 Elementary School?
District No 7 Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does District No 7 Elementary School offer ?
District No 7 Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is District No 7 Elementary School part of?
District No 7 Elementary School is part of Cumberland County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is District No 7 Elementary School located?
District No 7 Elementary School is located in the Cape Fear neighborhood of Wade, NC.
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