Excellent
#124 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 5% in state
Coastal Elementary
Elementary School · Onslow County Schools · Holly Ridge, NC
An Onslow County Schools elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
370 Folkstone Rd, Holly Ridge, NC 28445
- Math 74% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 70% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Coastal Elementary score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 7 points since 2022, reaching 72% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 10 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Coastal 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated887/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Holly Ridge), 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
$89,250
Median home value
$332,500
Median rent
$1,318/mo
College educated
42%
Homeownership
79.5%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28445; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Shore AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–9 | 3.2 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Dixon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 4.2 mi | 734 | Compare → |
| Heritage Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | Not available | 532 | Compare → |
| Morton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 741 | Compare → |
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.
Onslow County Schools
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #1 of 39
- District spending per student
- $11,056NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Coastal Elementary is listed in Onslow County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Coastal Elementary
Coastal Elementary is a public elementary school in Holly Ridge, NC, part of Onslow County Schools, serving approximately 832 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #124 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Coastal Elementary
What grades does Coastal Elementary serve?
Coastal Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Coastal Elementary?
Coastal Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 832 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coastal Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Coastal Elementary is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Coastal Elementary rank in NC?
Coastal Elementary ranks #124 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Coastal Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Coastal Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Coastal Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Coastal Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Coastal Elementary a charter school?
No, Coastal Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Coastal Elementary a Title I school?
No, Coastal Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Coastal Elementary?
33.9% of students at Coastal 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 832
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Onslow County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.6%
- Phone
- (910) 455-2448
- Area population (ZIP 28445)
- 9,784
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 28445; 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, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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