Very Good
#509 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 19% in state
Fremont Stars Elementary
Elementary School · Wayne County Public Schools · Fremont, NC
A Wayne County Public Schools elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 428, Fremont, NC 27830
- Math 60% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fremont Stars Elementary score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 53% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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
98.8%
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 Fremont Stars 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,183/100K
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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
$51,115
Median home value
$159,600
Median rent
$807/mo
College educated
17.7%
Homeownership
56.7%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27830; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 4.6 mi | 727 | Compare → |
| Carver ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–4 | Not available | 509 | Compare → |
| Grantham ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–4 | Not available | 422 | Compare → |
| Meadow Lane ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–4 | Not available | 713 | 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.
Wayne County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #3 of 32
- District spending per student
- $11,267NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fremont Stars Elementary is listed in Wayne County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fremont Stars Elementary
Fremont Stars Elementary is a public elementary school in Fremont, NC, part of Wayne County Public Schools, serving approximately 246 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #509 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fremont Stars Elementary
What grades does Fremont Stars Elementary serve?
Fremont Stars Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Fremont Stars Elementary?
Fremont Stars Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 246 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fremont Stars Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fremont Stars Elementary is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fremont Stars Elementary rank in NC?
Fremont Stars Elementary ranks #509 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Fremont Stars Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Fremont Stars Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Fremont Stars Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fremont Stars Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fremont Stars Elementary a charter school?
No, Fremont Stars Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fremont Stars Elementary a Title I school?
No, Fremont Stars Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fremont Stars Elementary?
98.8% of students at Fremont Stars 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
- 246
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.2%
- Phone
- (919) 242-3410
- Area population (ZIP 27830)
- 3,992
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 27830; 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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