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#2084 of 2,648 schools in NC

Angier Elementary

Elementary School · Harnett County Schools · Angier, NC

A Harnett County Schools elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

130 E McIver St, Angier, NC 27501

  • Math 36% vs NC 59% (2025)
  • Reading 31% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.89 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.4Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.3% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.5% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-27.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.1 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-13.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$10,877
Chronic Absenteeism30.6%

Students at Angier Elementary score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency36%(2025 NC)
School
State
59%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency31%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
41%
2012
Math
31%
ELA
25%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
28%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
29%
2015
Math
38%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
26%
2018
Math
23%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
23%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
32%
2025
Math
36%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 35 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

99.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Angier Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,025/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Angier), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$71,217

Median home value

$251,100

Median rent

$1,008/mo

College educated

23.5%

Homeownership

77.1%

Poverty rate

10.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Carolina Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.4K–82.2 mi823Compare →
Harnett Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified1.7K–124.3 mi123Compare →
Achievement Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.8K–64.6 mi202Compare →
Benhaven ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–5Not available1,031Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Harnett County Schools

Schools in district
29
Rank in district
#19 of 27
District spending per student
$10,877NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Angier Elementary is listed in Harnett County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Angier Elementary

Angier Elementary is a public elementary school in Angier, NC, part of Harnett County Schools, serving approximately 359 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,084 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Angier Elementary

What grades does Angier Elementary serve?

Angier Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Angier Elementary?

Angier Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Angier Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Angier Elementary is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Angier Elementary rank in NC?

Angier Elementary ranks #2,084 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Angier Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Angier Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Angier Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Angier Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Angier Elementary a charter school?

No, Angier Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Angier Elementary a Title I school?

No, Angier Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Angier Elementary?

99.2% of students at Angier Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
359
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Harnett County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.6%
Area population (ZIP 27501)
23,237
Area average commute
38.5 min
Area median age
39.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27501; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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