Excellent
#6 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 1% in state
Ecu Community School
Elementary School · East Carolina Community School · Greenville, NC
An East Carolina Community School elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
811 Howell St, Greenville, NC 27834
- Math 82% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ecu Community School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 45 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2025, across a 9-year record (2017–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ecu Community 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$48,081
Median home value
$161,700
Median rent
$941/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
37%
Poverty rate
24.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27834; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Greenville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 0.0 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| Sadie SaulterEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 239 | Compare → |
| Elmhurst ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Third Street AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 40 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
East Carolina Community School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,293NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Ecu Community School is listed in East Carolina Community School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ecu Community School
Ecu Community School is a public elementary school in Greenville, NC, part of East Carolina Community School, serving approximately 117 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #6 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ecu Community School
What grades does Ecu Community School serve?
Ecu Community School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Ecu Community School?
Ecu Community School has an enrollment of approximately 117 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ecu Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ecu Community School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ecu Community School rank in NC?
Ecu Community School ranks #6 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Ecu Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ecu Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Ecu Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ecu Community School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Ecu Community School a charter school?
No, Ecu Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ecu Community School a Title I school?
No, Ecu Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ecu Community School?
97.4% of students at Ecu Community 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 117
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Pitt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (252) 737-5600
- Area population (ZIP 27834)
- 55,073
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 27834; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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