Excellent
#218 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 8% in state
East Robeson Primary
Elementary School · Public Schools of Robeson County · Lumberton, NC
A Public Schools of Robeson County elementary school where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4840 7th Street Road, Lumberton, NC 28358
- Math 87% vs NC 60% (2025)
- Reading 71% vs NC 50% (2025)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Robeson Primary score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 42 points since 2020, reaching 79% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 32 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where East Robeson Primary 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High11,641/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lumberton), 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
$46,756
Median home value
$106,200
Median rent
$837/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
56.9%
Poverty rate
26.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28358; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 255 | Compare → |
| Southeastern AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–8 | 3.4 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| Rowland Norment ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–3 | 4.1 mi | 468 | Compare → |
| Deep Branch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–6 | Not available | 364 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Public Schools of Robeson County
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #1 of 36
- District spending per student
- $12,767NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Robeson Primary is listed in Public Schools of Robeson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Robeson Primary
East Robeson Primary is a public elementary school in Lumberton, NC, part of Public Schools of Robeson County, serving approximately 519 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #218 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Robeson Primary
What grades does East Robeson Primary serve?
East Robeson Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend East Robeson Primary?
East Robeson Primary has an enrollment of approximately 519 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Robeson Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Robeson Primary is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Robeson Primary rank in NC?
East Robeson Primary ranks #218 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is East Robeson Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
East Robeson Primary 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 East Robeson Primary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Robeson Primary has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is East Robeson Primary a charter school?
No, East Robeson Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Robeson Primary a Title I school?
No, East Robeson Primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Robeson Primary?
99.4% of students at East Robeson Primary 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 519
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Robeson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.1%
- Phone
- (910) 671-6055
- Area population (ZIP 28358)
- 33,745
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
Official sources & links
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 28358; 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
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