Serving 258 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Covington Street 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
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Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
13%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
3%
20%
Black
59%
25%
White
18%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
How many students attend Covington Street Elementary School?
258 students attend Covington Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Covington Street Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Covington Street Elementary School?
Covington Street Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Covington Street Elementary School offer ?
Covington Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Covington Street Elementary School part of?
Covington Street Elementary School is part of Scotland County Schools School District.
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