Serving 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, First Flight Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
First Flight Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
First Flight Elementary School's student population of 328 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
328 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
First Flight Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of First Flight Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1227 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
21%
21%
Black
n/a
25%
White
67%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Flight Elementary School's ranking?
First Flight Elementary School is ranked #1227 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are First Flight Elementary School often compared to?
First Flight Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kitty Hawk Elementary School, Nags Head Elementary School, Manteo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend First Flight Elementary School?
328 students attend First Flight Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of First Flight Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of First Flight Elementary School?
First Flight Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does First Flight Elementary School offer ?
First Flight Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is First Flight Elementary School part of?
First Flight Elementary School is part of Dare County Schools School District.
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