Serving 388 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ben D Quinn Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 32% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ben D Quinn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ben D Quinn Elementary School's student population of 388 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
388 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ben D Quinn Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ben D Quinn Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1599 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
4%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
28%
25%
White
44%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ben D Quinn Elementary School's ranking?
Ben D Quinn Elementary School is ranked #1599 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Ben D Quinn Elementary School often compared to?
Ben D Quinn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Albert H Bangert Elementary School, Bridgeton Elementary School, Brinson Memorial Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Ben D Quinn Elementary School?
388 students attend Ben D Quinn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Ben D Quinn Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ben D Quinn Elementary School?
Ben D Quinn Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ben D Quinn Elementary School offer ?
Ben D Quinn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ben D Quinn Elementary School part of?
Ben D Quinn Elementary School is part of Craven County Schools School District.
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