Serving 485 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Costner 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 48% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Costner 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 Costner Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
Costner Elementary School is ranked #1503 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?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Costner Elementary School?
485 students attend Costner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Costner Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Costner Elementary School?
Costner Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Costner Elementary School offer ?
Costner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Costner Elementary School part of?
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