Serving 119 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pollocksville Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% 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: 119 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pollocksville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pollocksville Elementary School's student population of 119 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pollocksville Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pollocksville Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#374 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
40%
25%
White
41%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pollocksville Elementary School's ranking?
Pollocksville Elementary School is ranked #374 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Pollocksville Elementary School often compared to?
Pollocksville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Comfort Elementary School, Maysville Elementary School, Trenton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Pollocksville Elementary School?
119 students attend Pollocksville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Pollocksville Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pollocksville Elementary School?
Pollocksville Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pollocksville Elementary School offer ?
Pollocksville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pollocksville Elementary School part of?
Pollocksville Elementary School is part of Jones County Schools School District.
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