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#1249 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 47% in state
Southeast Elementary
Elementary School · Lenoir County Public Schools
201 McDaniels Street, Kinston, NC 28501
Enrollment
270
Student-Teacher
9.6:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
270
Student-Teacher
9.6:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
North Carolina schools
#1,249 of 2,648
In Kinston
#3 of 13
public schools
In district
#4 of 17
Lenoir County Public Schools
School environment
8.8 / 10
Excellent
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Southeast Elementary
Elementary School in Kinston · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Southeast Elementary
Southeast Elementary is a public elementary school in Kinston, NC, part of Lenoir County Public Schools. Southeast Elementary serves approximately 270 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Southeast Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,249 of 2,648 schools in NC.
Structured state assessment records for Southeast Elementary show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 6.5 · Average
- District avg 6.1
- NC avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Southeast Elementary sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 9.6:1 students to teachers, Southeast Elementary sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
33% of students at Southeast Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Southeast Elementary — Students at Southeast Elementary score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
98.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NC NC (2024-25)
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.9/10.
How Southeast Elementary Compares
See how Southeast Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
201 McDaniels Street, Kinston, NC 28501
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Southeast Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Snow Hill Primary (rated 8.0/10, 14.3 miles away, in nearby Snow Hill), which scores notably higher. Another option is Moss Hill Elementary (rated 7.4/10, 11.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Grifton (rated 6.8/10, 11.1 miles away, in nearby Grifton), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Kinston, see our Kinston schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 14.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Village Academy Kinston | 0.6 mi | 5.2 |
| Rochelle Middle Kinston | 0.6 mi | 4.6 |
| Lenoir County Early College High Kinston | 1.5 mi | 7.8 |
| Northeast Elementary Kinston | 1.7 mi | 4.9 |
| Kinston High Kinston | 2.6 mi | 4.5 |
| Northwest Elementary Kinston | 2.3 mi | 5.5 |
| Southwood Elementary Kinston | 3.5 mi | 6.5 |
| ARENDELL PARROTT ACADEMY Kinston | 4.3 mi | 3.5 |
| FIVE POINTS EDUCATION TRAINING CENTER Kinston | 4.8 mi | 7.1 |
| Contentnea-Savannah School Kinston | 5.1 mi | 5.7 |
| BETHEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Kinston | 4.6 mi | 5.9 |
| Banks Elementary Kinston | 6.3 mi | 5.8 |
| Woodington Middle Kinston | 7.7 mi | 5.3 |
| Lenoir County Learning Academy Kinston | 6.9 mi | 4.0 |
| North Lenoir High La Grange | 8.4 mi | 6.4 |
| MT CALVARY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Hookerton | 11.6 mi | 7.1 |
| South Lenoir High Deep Run | 10.8 mi | 5.7 |
| Grifton Grifton | 11.1 mi | 6.8 |
| Moss Hill Elementary Kinston | 11.2 mi | 7.4 |
| Snow Hill Primary Snow Hill | 14.3 mi | 8.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 28501 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$33,823
Median Home Value
$78,600
Median Rent
$717/mo
Population
18,112
College Educated
12.6%
Homeownership
48.8%
Avg Commute
22.4 min
Poverty Rate
30%
Median Age
39.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Southeast Elementary
What grades does Southeast Elementary serve?
Southeast Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Southeast Elementary?
Southeast Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeast Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeast Elementary is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southeast Elementary rank in NC?
Southeast Elementary ranks #1,249 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Southeast Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Southeast Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Southeast Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southeast Elementary has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Southeast Elementary a charter school?
No, Southeast Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southeast Elementary a Title I school?
No, Southeast Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southeast Elementary?
98.9% of students at Southeast 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 270
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 98.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lenoir County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.0%
- Phone
- (252) 527-4210
Resources & Links
District
Lenoir County Public Schools- District Enrollment
- 8,372
- Schools in District
- 17
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,902
- District Rank
- #4 of 17
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