Serving 353 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Evergreen 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% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 32% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
353 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2211 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
45%
25%
White
40%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
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%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Evergreen Elementary School's ranking?
Evergreen Elementary School is ranked #2211 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Evergreen Elementary School?
353 students attend Evergreen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Evergreen Elementary School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Evergreen Elementary School?
Evergreen Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Evergreen Elementary School offer ?
Evergreen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Evergreen Elementary School part of?
Evergreen Elementary School is part of Columbus County Schools School District.
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