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#221 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 8% in state

Clement Elementary

Elementary School · Sampson County Schools · Autryville, NC

A Sampson County Schools elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3220 Maxwell Rd, Autryville, NC 28318

  • Math 71% vs NC 59% (2025)
  • Reading 63% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency70.6% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62.6% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+6.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16 pts
Overall Proficiency67% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+20.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$12,239
Chronic Absenteeism26.8%

Students at Clement Elementary score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency71%(2025 NC)
School
State
59%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency63%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
59%
ELA
57%
2025
Math
71%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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

99.2%

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 Clement 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,360/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$64,984

Median home value

$118,300

Median rent

$765/mo

College educated

22%

Homeownership

85.3%

Poverty rate

9.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28318; 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 in Sampson County Schools

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hargrove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–5Not available375Compare →
Hobbton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.1K–5Not available454Compare →
Midway ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–5Not available510Compare →
Plain View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.5K–5Not available356Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Sampson County Schools

Schools in district
18
Rank in district
#1 of 18
District spending per student
$12,239NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Clement Elementary

Clement Elementary is a public elementary school in Autryville, NC, part of Sampson County Schools, serving approximately 354 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #221 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clement Elementary

What grades does Clement Elementary serve?

Clement Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Clement Elementary?

Clement Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 354 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clement Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Clement Elementary 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 Clement Elementary rank in NC?

Clement Elementary ranks #221 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Clement Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Clement Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Clement Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clement Elementary has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Clement Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Clement Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

99.2% of students at Clement 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
354
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Sampson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.8%
Area population (ZIP 28318)
4,303
Area average commute
36.3 min
Area median age
42.9
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 28318; 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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