Davidson K-8 School vs. Cornelius Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Davidson K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Cornelius Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,171 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Davidson K-8 School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 567 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cornelius Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-8
K-5
Total Students
1,171 students
567 students
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% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
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Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
37 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#177 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#583 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
69%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
58%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
75-79%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Kindergarten Students
128
97
Grade 1 Students
133
92
Grade 2 Students
131
97
Grade 3 Students
122
76
Grade 4 Students
136
99
Grade 5 Students
127
106
Grade 6 Students
134
-
Grade 7 Students
138
-
Grade 8 Students
122
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
4%
4%
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% Hispanic
11%
12%
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% Black
5%
11%
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% White
76%
68%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
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Diversity Score
0.41
0.51
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Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
24%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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