Is East Arcadia Elementary a good school?

East Arcadia Elementary ranks in the bottom 15.3% of North Carolina elementary schools.

How many students attend East Arcadia Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 75 students attended East Arcadia Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of East Arcadia Elementary?

Students at East Arcadia Elementary are 56% African American, 21% Hispanic, 9% White, 7% American Indian, 5% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

What schools do graduates of East Arcadia Elementary attend?

Students who attend East Arcadia Elementary usually go on to attend: High : East Bladen High

East Arcadia Elementary

Summary:

East Arcadia Elementary is a small public elementary school in Riegelwood, North Carolina, serving just 50 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Bladen County Schools district, which is ranked 185 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East Arcadia Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of minority students compared to nearby schools. In the 2022-2023 school year, the student body was 56% African American, 20% Hispanic, and 8% Native American, while the Emereau: Bladen, Malpass Corner Elementary, and Classical Charter Schools of Leland had much lower percentages of minority students. Additionally, East Arcadia Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 15% of North Carolina elementary schools based on the SchoolDigger statewide ranking, with only 35.3% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in reading, compared to the state average of 48.7%.

The challenges faced by East Arcadia Elementary are further compounded by its extremely high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 94% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This is much higher than the nearby schools, which have lower percentages of economically disadvantaged students. The combination of racial disparities, academic underperformance, and socioeconomic challenges highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of the school and its student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

21451 NC Hwy 87 East
Riegelwood, NC 28456-9209

(910) 247-4609

District: Bladen County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1275^th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,299

Students who attend East Arcadia Elementary usually attend:

High:

East Bladen High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 75

Racial breakdown:

African American:

56.0%

Hispanic:

21.3%

White:

9.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Arcadia Elementary ranks worse than 84.7% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 5^th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Bladen County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.61. (See more...)

Compare Details East Arcadia Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details East Arcadia Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Bladen County Schools District. Racial makeup is: African American (56%), Hispanic (21.3%), White (9.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 96% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Bladen County Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Arcadia Elementary is 11.2, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Bladen County Schools District! (See more...)

Compare East Arcadia Elementary employs 6.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Arcadia Elementary is $21,299, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Bladen County Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Arcadia Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks East Arcadia Elementary 1275^th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See East Arcadia Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Bladen County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Bladen County Schools 185^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for East Arcadia Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at East Arcadia Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2006	11.91	1201^st	1276	5.9%
2007	22.21	1117^th	1293	13.6%
2008	27.07	1049^th	1324	20.8%
2009	23.88	1106^th	1354	18.3%
2010	38.35	953^rd	1363	30.1%
2011	17.83	1230^th	1381	10.9%
2012	21.70	1198^th	1388	13.7%
2013	17.71	1227^th	1403	12.5%
2014	4.46	1360^th	1390	2.2%
2015	12.23	1307^th	1440	9.2%
2016	2.81	1409^th	1425	1.1%
2017	19.38	1223^rd	1429	14.4%
2018	10.65	1334^th	1434	7.0%
2019	16.00	1303^rd	1473	11.5%
2022	7.06	1464^th	1514	3.3%
2024	20.61	1275^th	1505	15.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at East Arcadia Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	27.71	1059^th	1332	20.5%
2019	22.96	1160^th	1361	14.8%
2024	42.02	893^rd	1450	38.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at East Arcadia Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	10.37	1324^th	1405	5.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at East Arcadia Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	11.53	1327^th	1413	6.1%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at East Arcadia Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	55.93	363^rd	927	60.8%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for East Arcadia Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2006	34.69	452^nd	598	24.4%
2007	37.13	449^th	606	25.9%
2008	18.83	523^rd	620	15.6%
2009	30.29	502^nd	630	20.3%
2010	35.10	479^th	640	25.2%
2011	24.37	541^st	648	16.5%
2012	41.80	449^th	662	32.2%
2013	34.50	447^th	673	33.6%
2014	24.13	485^th	627	22.6%
2015	27.06	531^st	705	24.7%
2016	14.89	600^th	692	13.3%
2017	20.25	570^th	694	17.9%
2018	6.00	660^th	691	4.5%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for East Arcadia Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	6	312	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	319
1989	9	318	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	327
1990	16	313	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	-2	327
1991	8	293	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	8	309
1992	7	281	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	-4	290
1993	10	265	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	280
1994	5	258	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	16	286
1995	8	281	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	295
1996	8	281	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	295
1997	4	248	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	264
1998	7	241	1	18	0	n/a	n/a	1	268
1999	3	236	2	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	257
2000	4	267	1	21	1	n/a	n/a	0	294
2001	2	262	1	20	2	n/a	n/a	0	287
2002	7	238	1	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	267
2003	7	238	1	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	267
2004	5	229	0	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	262
2005	7	204	0	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	231
2006	8	177	0	21	1	n/a	n/a	0	207
2007	11	165	0	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	200
2008	9	159	0	24	2	n/a	n/a	3	197
2009	6	119	0	26	2	n/a	n/a	0	153
2010	13	106	0	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	136
2011	9	83	0	13	4	0	10	0	119
2012	12	93	0	23	4	0	9	0	141
2013	16	97	0	11	3	0	12	0	139
2014	21	84	0	9	3	0	10	0	127
2015	14	78	0	14	2	0	11	0	119
2016	15	81	0	23	3	0	11	0	133
2017	8	78	0	18	3	0	10	0	117
2018	10	69	0	26	2	0	9	0	116
2019	8	48	0	15	0	0	9	0	80
2020	5	56	0	12	2	1	5	0	81
2021	3	37	0	11	4	1	5	0	61
2022	8	33	0	9	3	1	4	0	58
2023	5	28	0	10	4	1	2	0	50
2024	7	42	0	16	5	1	4	0	75

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Arcadia Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	319	20.0	15.9	66.1
1989	327	20.0	16.3	77.7
1990	327	22.0	14.8	83.2
1991	309	22.0	14.0	88
1992	290	22.0	13.1	55.5
1993	280	17.0	16.5	81.1
1994	286	23.0	12.4	75.9
1995	295	21.0	14.0	76.3
1996	295	21.0	14.0	76.3
1997	264	22.0	12.0	86
1998	268	24.0	11.2	86.1
1999	257	24.0	10.7	89.1
2000	294	24.0	12.3	78.9
2001	287	24.0	12.0	n/a
2002	267	24.0	11.1	92.9
2003	267	24.0	11.1	92.9
2004	262	24.0	10.9	87.4
2005	231	24.0	9.6	87.9
2006	207	24.0	8.6	82.1
2007	200	n/a	n/a	87.5
2008	197	14.5	13.6	n/a
2009	153	15.4	9.9	84.3
2010	136	12.0	11.3	87.5
2011	119	13.5	8.8	97.5
2012	141	14.0	10.0	89.4
2013	139	13.8	10.0	84.9
2014	127	14.8	8.5	89
2015	119	13.0	9.1	97.5
2016	133	11.0	12.0	92.5
2017	117	11.8	9.8	97.4
2018	116	11.3	10.2	97.4
2019	80	9.2	8.6	96.3
2020	81	6.7	11.9	96.3
2021	61	5.9	10.2	95.1
2022	58	4.7	12.1	94.8
2023	50	5.1	9.7	94
2024	75	6.6	11.2	96

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East Arcadia Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	319	20.0	15.9	66.1
1989	327	20.0	16.3	77.7
1990	327	22.0	14.8	83.2
1991	309	22.0	14.0	88
1992	290	22.0	13.1	55.5
1993	280	17.0	16.5	81.1
1994	286	23.0	12.4	75.9
1995	295	21.0	14.0	76.3
1996	295	21.0	14.0	76.3
1997	264	22.0	12.0	86
1998	268	24.0	11.2	86.1
1999	257	24.0	10.7	89.1
2000	294	24.0	12.3	78.9
2001	287	24.0	12.0	n/a
2002	267	24.0	11.1	92.9
2003	267	24.0	11.1	92.9
2004	262	24.0	10.9	87.4
2005	231	24.0	9.6	87.9
2006	207	24.0	8.6	82.1
2007	200	n/a	n/a	87.5
2008	197	14.5	13.6	n/a
2009	153	15.4	9.9	84.3
2010	136	12.0	11.3	87.5
2011	119	13.5	8.8	97.5
2012	141	14.0	10.0	89.4
2013	139	13.8	10.0	84.9
2014	127	14.8	8.5	89
2015	119	13.0	9.1	97.5
2016	133	11.0	12.0	92.5
2017	117	11.8	9.8	97.4
2018	116	11.3	10.2	97.4
2019	80	9.2	8.6	96.3
2020	81	6.7	11.9	96.3
2021	61	5.9	10.2	95.1
2022	58	4.7	12.1	94.8
2023	50	5.1	9.7	94
2024	75	6.6	11.2	96

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for East Arcadia Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,259 (15.3%)	$18,039 (84.7%)	$21,299

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Arcadia Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1303^rd of 1473 Elementary schools	Ranks 1464^th of 1514 Elementary schools	8.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Arcadia Elementary)	23.1	7.7	15.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bladen County Schools)	52.1	38.1	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	64.3	61.1	3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (East Arcadia Elementary)	46.2	7.7	38.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Bladen County Schools)	42.6	26.8	15.8%
3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)	56.8	48	8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Arcadia Elementary)	23.5	14.3	9.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bladen County Schools)	45.8	35.2	10.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	57.3	49.9	7.4%
4th Grade Reading (East Arcadia Elementary)	47.1	21.4	25.7%
4th Grade Reading (Bladen County Schools)	45.5	32.4	13.1%
4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	57.3	51.4	5.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	80	50	37.5%
African American	48	28	41.7%
American Indian	0	4
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	15	10	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	8	5	37.5%
Two or More Races	9	2	77.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	96.3%	94%	2.2%

Schools Near East Arcadia Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)						EOG Reading (2024)						EOG Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
East Arcadia Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	21451 NC Hwy 87 East	Riegelwood	28456	Columbus County	Bladen County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 247-4609	75	7	11.2	96.0%	7 (9.3%)	42 (56.0%)	16 (21.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.7%)	1 (1.3%)	4 (5.3%)	20.6	1275^th of 1505 public elementary schools	15.3%					(n/a)	52.9	21.4					35.3	35.7							$21,299	$3,259	$18,039
Acme Delco Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	16337 Old Lake Road	Riegelwood	28456	Columbus County	Columbus County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 655-2957	310	22	14.1	99.0%	111 (35.8%)	89 (28.7%)	75 (24.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.9%)	4 (1.3%)	19 (6.1%)	23	1230^th of 1505 public elementary schools	18.3%		40.9	916^th of 1502 public elementary schools	39.0%	314	63.9	54.8	31.3	41.0			30.6	45.2	25.0	17.9			35.4		$10,358	$1,643	$8,715
Classical Charter Schools of Leland	Public, Charter	K-8	7055 Bacon's Way	Leland	28451	Brunswick County	Classical Charter Schools of Leland	Yes	No	No	Yes	(910) 655-1214	969	25	38.6		677 (69.9%)	95 (9.8%)	105 (10.8%)	9 (0.9%)	10 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	72 (7.4%)	64.2	501^st of 1505 public elementary schools	66.7%		65.8	489^th of 1502 public elementary schools	67.4%	12	68.2	56.9	52.6	55.1	67.0	79.2	57.9	60.6	62.1	51.4	69.3	67.5	77.9	90.9
Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1337 Giles Byrd Road	Hallsboro	28442	Columbus County	Columbus County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 646-3510	376	23	16.0	99.2%	86 (22.9%)	86 (22.9%)	66 (17.6%)	1 (0.3%)	64 (17.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (19.4%)	38.4	963^rd of 1505 public elementary schools	36.0%		39.2	949^th of 1502 public elementary schools	36.8%	14	63.8	30.6	31.9	47.4			48.3	24.5	44.7	54.4			66.0		$10,419	$1,866	$8,554
Malpass Corner Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4992 Malpass Corner Road	Burgaw	28425	Pender County	Pender County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 283-5889	491	34	14.5	99.4%	187 (38.1%)	132 (26.9%)	138 (28.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (6.1%)	18.2	1308^th of 1505 public elementary schools	13.1%		25.6	1161^st of 1502 public elementary schools	22.7%	147	33.3	43.7	38.4				22.7	42.3	37.0				43.8		$11,511	$1,863	$9,647
Emereau: Bladen	Public, Charter	K-8	995 Airport Rd	Elizabethtown	28337	Bladen County	Emereau: Bladen	Yes	No	No	Yes	(910) 247-6595	581	49	11.9		356 (61.3%)	101 (17.4%)	56 (9.6%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (7.7%)	44.4	851^st of 1505 public elementary schools	43.5%		39.2	950^th of 1502 public elementary schools	36.8%	99	78.8	28.0	61.8	40.8	35.7	26.3	50.0	38.7	50.0	40.8	48.6	47.4	73.5	87.7

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Schools Near East Arcadia Elementary