Serving 538 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nags Head Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Nags Head Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
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Nags Head Elementary School's student population of 538 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
Nags Head Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nags Head Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#943 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
29%
20%
Black
n/a
25%
White
62%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Nags Head Elementary School is ranked #943 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Nags Head Elementary School often compared to?
Nags Head Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kitty Hawk Elementary School, Manteo Elementary School, First Flight Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Nags Head Elementary School?
538 students attend Nags Head Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Nags Head Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nags Head Elementary School?
Nags Head Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nags Head Elementary School offer ?
Nags Head Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Nags Head Elementary School part of?
Nags Head Elementary School is part of Dare County Schools School District.
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