Very Good
#738 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 28% in state
Eastern Elementary
Elementary School · Pitt County Schools · Greenville, NC
A Pitt County Schools elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1700 Cedar Ln, Greenville, NC 27858
- Math 60% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Eastern Elementary score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 54% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.6%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Eastern 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,382/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greenville), 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
$60,915
Median home value
$233,200
Median rent
$1,042/mo
College educated
45.7%
Homeownership
43.7%
Poverty rate
21.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27858; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| Wahl Coates ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 390 | Compare → |
| Vidant HealthEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Elmhurst ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 470 | 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.
Pitt County Schools
- Schools in district
- 40
- Rank in district
- #12 of 38
- District spending per student
- $12,253NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Eastern Elementary is listed in Pitt County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eastern Elementary
Eastern Elementary is a public elementary school in Greenville, NC, part of Pitt County Schools, serving approximately 792 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #738 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eastern Elementary
What grades does Eastern Elementary serve?
Eastern Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Eastern Elementary?
Eastern Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 792 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern Elementary is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eastern Elementary rank in NC?
Eastern Elementary ranks #738 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Eastern Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Eastern Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Eastern Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eastern Elementary has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Eastern Elementary a charter school?
No, Eastern Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eastern Elementary a Title I school?
No, Eastern Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eastern Elementary?
99.6% of students at Eastern 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
- 792
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Pitt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (252) 758-4813
- Area population (ZIP 27858)
- 56,258
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 26.4
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 27858; 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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