Serving 588 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Parkton 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 24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (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 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 588 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Parkton 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 Parkton Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Parkton Elementary School is ranked #2396 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Parkton Elementary School often compared to?
Parkton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Littlefield Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Parkton Elementary School?
588 students attend Parkton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Parkton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkton Elementary School?
Parkton Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Parkton Elementary School offer ?
Parkton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Parkton Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 588 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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