Serving 111 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Harkers Island 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 60-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 111 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Harkers Island Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harkers Island Elementary School is 0.15, 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.
What is Harkers Island Elementary School's ranking?
Harkers Island Elementary School is ranked #778 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Harkers Island Elementary School?
111 students attend Harkers Island Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Harkers Island Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harkers Island Elementary School?
Harkers Island Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Harkers Island Elementary School offer ?
Harkers Island Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Harkers Island Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 111 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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