Very Good
#754 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 28% in state
Jarvisburg Elementary
Elementary School · Currituck County Schools · Jarvisburg, NC
A Currituck County Schools elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
110 Jarvisburg Rd, Jarvisburg, NC 27947
- Math 71% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jarvisburg Elementary score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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
55%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Jarvisburg 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,030/100K
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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
$94,145
Median home value
$305,100
College educated
31.8%
Homeownership
97.7%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27947; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarvisburg Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| Central ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 261 | Compare → |
| Knotts Island ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | Not available | 90 | Compare → |
| Moyock ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 726 | 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.
Currituck County Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #3 of 10
- District spending per student
- $12,078NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jarvisburg Elementary is listed in Currituck County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jarvisburg Elementary
Jarvisburg Elementary is a public elementary school in Jarvisburg, NC, part of Currituck County Schools, serving approximately 249 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #754 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jarvisburg Elementary
What grades does Jarvisburg Elementary serve?
Jarvisburg Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Jarvisburg Elementary?
Jarvisburg Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jarvisburg Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jarvisburg Elementary is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jarvisburg Elementary rank in NC?
Jarvisburg Elementary ranks #754 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Jarvisburg Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Jarvisburg 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 Jarvisburg Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jarvisburg Elementary has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Jarvisburg Elementary a charter school?
No, Jarvisburg Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jarvisburg Elementary a Title I school?
No, Jarvisburg Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jarvisburg Elementary?
55.0% of students at Jarvisburg 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
- 249
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Currituck County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.5%
- Phone
- (252) 491-2050
- Area population (ZIP 27947)
- 990
- Area median age
- 46.2
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 27947; 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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