Serving 206 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy 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 is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy's student population of 206 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy 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 Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy is 0.13, 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
#2227 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
93%
25%
White
1%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
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)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy's ranking?
Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy is ranked #2227 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy often compared to?
Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Scotland Neck Elementary Leadership Academy, Belmont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy?
206 students attend Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy?
Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy offer ?
Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy part of?
Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy is part of Halifax County Schools School District.
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