Serving 446 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Drexel Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Drexel Elementary School's student population of 446 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Drexel Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Drexel Elementary School is 0.49, which is less 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
#1039 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
4%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
5%
25%
White
70%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Drexel Elementary School's ranking?
Drexel Elementary School is ranked #1039 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Drexel Elementary School?
446 students attend Drexel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Drexel Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Drexel Elementary School?
Drexel Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Drexel Elementary School offer ?
Drexel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Drexel Elementary School part of?
Drexel Elementary School is part of Burke County Schools School District.
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