Serving 208 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Draper 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 was 30-34% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 49% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-34%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
30%
25%
White
51%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Draper Elementary School?
208 students attend Draper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Draper Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Draper Elementary School?
Draper Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Draper Elementary School offer ?
Draper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Draper Elementary School part of?
Draper Elementary School is part of Rockingham County Schools School District.
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