Serving 610 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Topsail 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 74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 610 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
South Topsail 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 South Topsail Elementary School is 0.39, 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend South Topsail Elementary School?
610 students attend South Topsail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of South Topsail Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Topsail Elementary School?
South Topsail Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Topsail Elementary School offer ?
South Topsail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is South Topsail Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 610 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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