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#1285 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 49% in state
Pittman Elementary Leadership Academy
Elementary School · Halifax County Schools · Enfield, NC
A Halifax County Schools elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
25041 Hwy 561, Enfield, NC 27823
- Math 34% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pittman Elementary Leadership Academy score 33% proficient, which is below 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 14 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (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
97.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pittman Elementary Leadership 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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 → |
| Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 230 | 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
- #5 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
Pittman Elementary Leadership Academy is listed in Halifax County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pittman Elementary Leadership Academy
Pittman Elementary Leadership Academy is a public elementary school in Enfield, NC, part of Halifax County Schools, serving approximately 145 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,285 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pittman Elementary Leadership Academy
What grades does Pittman Elementary Leadership Academy serve?
Pittman Elementary Leadership Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Pittman Elementary Leadership Academy?
Pittman Elementary Leadership Academy has an enrollment of approximately 145 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittman Elementary Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pittman Elementary Leadership Academy is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pittman Elementary Leadership Academy rank in NC?
Pittman Elementary Leadership Academy ranks #1,285 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Pittman Elementary Leadership Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Pittman Elementary Leadership Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Pittman Elementary Leadership Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pittman Elementary Leadership Academy has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pittman Elementary Leadership Academy a charter school?
No, Pittman Elementary Leadership Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pittman Elementary Leadership Academy a Title I school?
No, Pittman Elementary Leadership Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pittman Elementary Leadership Academy?
97.9% of students at Pittman Elementary Leadership 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
- 145
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Halifax County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.6%
- Phone
- (252) 445-5268
- 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.
- 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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