Thanksgiving Elementary School

1161 Lynch Rd
Selma, NC 27576
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Top 30%
Serving 769 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thanksgiving Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 769 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 30% in NC
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Thanksgiving Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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School Overview

Thanksgiving Elementary School's student population of 769 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
769 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

Thanksgiving Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thanksgiving Elementary School is 0.63, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#785 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
62%
51%
56%
50%
80-84%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
21%
20%
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Black
18%
25%
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White
54%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Thanksgiving Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thanksgiving Elementary School's ranking?
Thanksgiving Elementary School is ranked #785 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Thanksgiving Elementary School often compared to?
Thanksgiving Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like River Dell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Thanksgiving Elementary School?
769 students attend Thanksgiving Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Thanksgiving Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thanksgiving Elementary School?
Thanksgiving Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thanksgiving Elementary School offer ?
Thanksgiving Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Thanksgiving Elementary School part of?
Thanksgiving Elementary School is part of Johnston County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 769 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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