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#2625 of 2,648 schools in NC
R Freeman Sch of Engineering
Elementary School · New Hanover County Schools · Wilmington, NC
A New Hanover County Schools elementary school where students score 34 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2601 Princess Place Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405
- Math 15% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 11% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at R Freeman Sch of Engineering score 13% 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 6 points since 2020, reaching 13% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 21% (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
98.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where R Freeman Sch of Engineering 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 29Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,004/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wilmington), 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
$67,809
Median home value
$337,000
Median rent
$1,405/mo
College educated
40.8%
Homeownership
57.4%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28405; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| A H Snipes Academy of Arts/desEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| Forest Hills Global ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Peace Rose MontessoriPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 57 | 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.
New Hanover County Schools
- Schools in district
- 42
- Rank in district
- #41 of 41
- District spending per student
- $13,808NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
R Freeman Sch of Engineering is listed in New Hanover County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About R Freeman Sch of Engineering
R Freeman Sch of Engineering is a public elementary school in Wilmington, NC, part of New Hanover County Schools, serving approximately 263 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,625 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about R Freeman Sch of Engineering
What grades does R Freeman Sch of Engineering serve?
R Freeman Sch of Engineering serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend R Freeman Sch of Engineering?
R Freeman Sch of Engineering has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R Freeman Sch of Engineering?
The student-teacher ratio at R Freeman Sch of Engineering is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does R Freeman Sch of Engineering rank in NC?
R Freeman Sch of Engineering ranks #2,625 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is R Freeman Sch of Engineering's MySchoolScout rating?
R Freeman Sch of Engineering has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 R Freeman Sch of Engineering?
Based on loaded state assessment records, R Freeman Sch of Engineering has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is R Freeman Sch of Engineering a charter school?
No, R Freeman Sch of Engineering is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is R Freeman Sch of Engineering a Title I school?
No, R Freeman Sch of Engineering is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for R Freeman Sch of Engineering?
98.9% of students at R Freeman Sch of Engineering 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
- 263
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- New Hanover County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.9%
- Phone
- (910) 251-6011
- Area population (ZIP 28405)
- 35,159
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 28405; 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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