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#2638 of 2,648 schools in NC

North Elementary

Elementary School · Person County Schools · Roxboro, NC

A Person County Schools elementary school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.

260 Henderson Rd, Roxboro, NC 27573

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 21% proficient (2022)
  • 17:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.1Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-23.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile5th
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$13,682
Chronic Absenteeism37.5%

Students at North Elementary score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency21%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 52 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 23% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

97.8%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where North 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 19Car-Dependent
  • City Safety: High4,517/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Roxboro), 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

$44,234

Median home value

$159,800

Median rent

$761/mo

College educated

19.6%

Homeownership

55.5%

Poverty rate

36.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27573; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Progressive Learning AcademyPrivate · tuition5.7privateK–121.6 mi56Compare →
Stories Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.0K–52.2 mi366Compare →

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.

Person County Schools

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#12 of 12
District spending per student
$13,682NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Elementary is listed in Person County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Elementary

North Elementary is a public elementary school in Roxboro, NC, part of Person County Schools, serving approximately 136 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,638 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Elementary

What grades does North Elementary serve?

North Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend North Elementary?

North Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 136 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at North Elementary is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Elementary rank in NC?

North Elementary ranks #2,638 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is North Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

North Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.1 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 Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is North Elementary a charter school?

No, North Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Elementary a Title I school?

No, North Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Elementary?

97.8% of students at North 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
136
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Person County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.5%
Area population (ZIP 27573)
11,954
Area average commute
25.5 min
Area median age
39.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 27573; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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