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Porters Neck Elementary School

416 Edgewater Club Rd
Wilmington, NC 28411
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 605 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Porters Neck Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 605 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 20% in NC
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Porters Neck Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Porters Neck Elementary School's student population of 605 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
605 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Porters Neck Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Porters Neck Elementary School is 0.38, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#473 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Porters Neck Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
69%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Porters Neck Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Porters Neck Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Porters Neck Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Porters Neck Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Porters Neck Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Porters Neck Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Porters Neck Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
78%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Porters Neck Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Porters Neck Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Porters Neck Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Porters Neck Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Porters Neck Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Porters Neck Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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
What is Porters Neck Elementary School's ranking?
Porters Neck Elementary School is ranked #473 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Porters Neck Elementary School often compared to?
Porters Neck Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ogden Elementary School, Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Porters Neck Elementary School?
605 students attend Porters Neck Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Porters Neck Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Porters Neck Elementary School?
Porters Neck Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Porters Neck Elementary School offer ?
Porters Neck Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Porters Neck Elementary School part of?
Porters Neck Elementary School is part of New Hanover County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 605 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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