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#2092 of 2,648 schools in NC

Charles England Elementary School

Elementary School · Lexington City Schools · Lexington, NC

A Lexington City Schools elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

111 Cornelia Drive, Lexington, NC 27292

  • Math 45% vs NC 59% (2025)
  • Reading 39% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.8% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.6% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-19 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$13,684
Chronic Absenteeism35.3%

Students at Charles England Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency45%(2025 NC)
School
State
59%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency39%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
59%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
31%
ELA
30%
2013
Math
34%
ELA
28%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
45%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (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 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

99.1%

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 Charles England Elementary School 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 49Car-Dependent
  • Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,493/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lexington), 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

$54,468

Median home value

$193,300

Median rent

$831/mo

College educated

17.4%

Homeownership

67.1%

Poverty rate

19.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27292; 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
Sheets Memorial Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–121.3 mi252Compare →
South Lexington Developmental CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–121.9 mi28Compare →
Stoner-thomas SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.2K–122.1 mi97Compare →
Southwest Elementary Global AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.11–52.3 mi370Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Lexington City Schools

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$13,684NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Charles England Elementary School is listed in Lexington City Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Charles England Elementary School

Charles England Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lexington, NC, part of Lexington City Schools, serving approximately 340 students in grades 1st-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,092 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Charles England Elementary School

What grades does Charles England Elementary School serve?

Charles England Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 5th.

How many students attend Charles England Elementary School?

Charles England Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 340 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles England Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Charles England Elementary School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Charles England Elementary School rank in NC?

Charles England Elementary School ranks #2,092 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Charles England Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Charles England Elementary School 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 Charles England Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Charles England Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Charles England Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Charles England Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Charles England Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charles England Elementary School?

99.1% of students at Charles England Elementary School 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
1st – 5th
Enrollment
340
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Davidson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.3%
Area population (ZIP 27292)
40,369
Area average commute
25.1 min
Area median age
40.6
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 27292; 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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