Thanksgiving Elementary School vs. River Dell Elementary School
Should you attend Thanksgiving Elementary School or River Dell Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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River Dell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 813 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thanksgiving Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 942 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, River Dell Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
813 students
942 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
63 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#785 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#500 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
68%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
62%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
90-94%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
16
27
Kindergarten Students
126
133
Grade 1 Students
123
125
Grade 2 Students
143
163
Grade 3 Students
146
166
Grade 4 Students
131
175
Grade 5 Students
128
153
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
19%
18%
% Black
19%
22%
% White
55%
52%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
