Very Good
#483 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 18% in state
Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy
Elementary School · Halifax County Schools · Enfield, NC
A Halifax County Schools elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
13587 Hwy 481, Enfield, NC 27823
- Math 55% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 36 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (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 35 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,076/100K
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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
$33,549
Median home value
$87,100
Median rent
$652/mo
College educated
5.4%
Homeownership
61.6%
Poverty rate
31.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27823; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Halifax County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurelian Springs Institute of Global LeaEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 136 | Compare → |
| Everetts Elementary S.t.e.m. AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 248 | Compare → |
| Hollister Elementary Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 165 | Compare → |
| Pittman Elementary Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 145 | 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.
Halifax County Schools
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #1 of 11
- District spending per student
- $16,927NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy is listed in Halifax County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy
Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy is a public elementary school in Enfield, NC, part of Halifax County Schools, serving approximately 230 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #483 of 2,648 schools in NC.
State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy
What grades does Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy serve?
Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy?
Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy has an enrollment of approximately 230 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy rank in NC?
Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy ranks #483 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy 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 Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy a charter school?
No, Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy a Title I school?
No, Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy?
98.7% of students at Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy 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
- 230
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Halifax County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.0%
- Phone
- (252) 445-3525
- Area population (ZIP 27823)
- 6,498
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 27823; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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