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North Drive Elementary
Elementary School · Wayne County Public Schools · Goldsboro, NC
A Wayne County Public Schools elementary school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1108 North Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27530
- Math 22% proficient (2015)
- Reading 22% proficient (2015)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Drive Elementary score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2015 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2009–2015), then recovered 5 points since 2012, reaching 22% in 2015.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2015) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2015)
Based on 14 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Drive 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,958/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Goldsboro), 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
$55,507
Median home value
$176,500
Median rent
$827/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
58.2%
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27530; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 222 | Compare → |
| Rhema Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.2 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Wayne Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 278 | Compare → |
| The Childrens House of GoldsboroPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.4 mi | 3 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Wayne County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #32 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
North Drive Elementary is listed in Wayne County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Drive Elementary
North Drive Elementary is a public elementary school in Goldsboro, NC, part of Wayne County Public Schools, serving approximately 484 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 1.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,647 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Drive Elementary
What grades does North Drive Elementary serve?
North Drive Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend North Drive Elementary?
North Drive Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 484 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Drive Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Drive Elementary is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Drive Elementary rank in NC?
North Drive Elementary ranks #2,647 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is North Drive Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
North Drive Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 1.5 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 North Drive Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Drive Elementary has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Is North Drive Elementary a charter school?
No, North Drive Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Drive Elementary a Title I school?
No, North Drive Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Drive Elementary?
99.4% of students at North Drive 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 484
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 71.9%
- Phone
- (919) 731-5950
- Area population (ZIP 27530)
- 37,442
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 27530; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2015; directory SY 2023–24
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