John P Law Elementary School serves 106 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
106 students

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1

American Indian
2%
1%

Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
21%
Black
83%
25%

White
15%
43%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch (04-05)
66%
37%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
15%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend John P Law Elementary School?
106 students attend John P Law Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of John P Law Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John P Law Elementary School?
John P Law Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does John P Law Elementary School offer ?
John P Law Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John P Law Elementary School part of?
John P Law Elementary School is part of Bertie County Schools School District.
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