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North Laurinburg Elementary School (Closed 2023)

831 N Gill St
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 266 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Laurinburg 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
266 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NC)
(17-18)
25-29%
48%
(17-18)
15-19%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
21%
Black
82%
25%
White
6%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend North Laurinburg Elementary School?
266 students attend North Laurinburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of North Laurinburg Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Laurinburg Elementary School?
North Laurinburg Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Laurinburg Elementary School offer ?
North Laurinburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is North Laurinburg Elementary School part of?
North Laurinburg Elementary School is part of Scotland County Schools School District.

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