Serving 533 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jacksonville Commons 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 is 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (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 66% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jacksonville Commons Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Jacksonville Commons Elementary School's student population of 533 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
533 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jacksonville Commons 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 Jacksonville Commons Elementary School is 0.75, which is more 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
#1878 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
19%
20%
Black
30%
25%
White
34%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jacksonville Commons Elementary School's ranking?
Jacksonville Commons Elementary School is ranked #1878 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?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Jacksonville Commons Elementary School?
533 students attend Jacksonville Commons Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Jacksonville Commons Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jacksonville Commons Elementary School?
Jacksonville Commons Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jacksonville Commons Elementary School offer ?
Jacksonville Commons Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jacksonville Commons Elementary School part of?
Jacksonville Commons Elementary School is part of Onslow County Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 8/26/2019
I love this school. the teachers are amazing, the curriculum is great. everything about it rocks!
2 5/12/2008
There are some wonderful teachers at this school and some great staff members, but sadly there are also some VERY bad teachers and a secrious lack of leadership by the principal. This school has the potential of being a wonderful school, but instead it seems to get worse every year and the great teachers keep leaving.
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