Beaufort Elementary

Summary:

Beaufort Elementary is a public elementary school serving 378 students in grades PK-5 in Beaufort, North Carolina, which is part of the Carteret County Public Schools district. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency across grades 3-5 in Mathematics, Reading, and Science.

Beaufort Elementary's academic excellence is particularly noteworthy, with proficiency rates that exceed the state averages by significant margins. In 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade Math proficiency rate was 77.8%, compared to the state average of 62.7%, and its 5th grade Science proficiency rate was 77.5%, compared to the state average of 66.2%. The school also demonstrates strong performance among historically underserved student subgroups, with its African American, multi-racial, special education, and low-socioeconomic status students outperforming their peers across the state.

Compared to other elementary schools in the Carteret County district, Bogue Sound Elementary and Harkers Island Elementary also stand out as high-performing institutions, providing useful benchmarks for Beaufort Elementary. While the school's overall performance is impressive, its reading proficiency rates in the upper elementary grades are slightly lower than its mathematics and science proficiency, suggesting an area for potential improvement through targeted interventions or professional development.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 110 Carraway Drive
       Beaufort, NC  28516-1997


(252) 728-3316

District: Carteret County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
305th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,123 Help


Students who attend Beaufort Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Beaufort Middle
High:    East Carteret High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  367

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.2%
African American:
12.5%
Two or more races:
12.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Beaufort Elementary ranks better than 79.7% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 4th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Carteret County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.31. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Beaufort Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (66.2%), African American (12.5%), two or more races (12%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Beaufort Elementary is 11.1. 4 elementary schools in the Carteret County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Beaufort Elementary is $11,123, which is the 4th highest among 8 elementary schools in the Carteret County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Beaufort Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Beaufort Elementary 305th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Beaufort Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Carteret County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Carteret County Public Schools 35th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Beaufort Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Beaufort Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 61.45 512th 1276 59.9%
2007 55.25 645th 1293 50.1%
2008 48.49 745th 1324 43.7%
2009 61.45 582nd 1354 57.0%
2010 66.87 473rd 1363 65.3%
2011 66.29 485th 1381 64.9%
2012 73.41 335th 1388 75.9%
2013 70.02 358th 1403 74.5%
2014 78.10 271st 1390 80.5%
2015 74.67 330th 1440 77.1%
2016 57.59 592nd 1425 58.5%
2017 68.12 440th 1429 69.2%
2018 56.44 639th 1434 55.4%
2019 69.83 409th 1473 72.2%
2021 76.67 293rd 1489 80.3%
2022 72.42 363rd 1514 76.0%
2023 75.48 313th 1502 79.2%
2024 76.31 305th 1505 79.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Beaufort Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.82 57th 97 41.2%
2023 64.43 43rd 154 72.1%
2024 79.42 21st 159 86.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Beaufort Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 60.14 215th 801 73.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Beaufort Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.76 363rd 1332 72.7%
2019 83.85 110th 1361 91.9%
2021 77.72 173rd 1329 87.0%
2022 59.93 450th 1366 67.1%
2023 83.21 117th 1437 91.9%
2024 77.78 191st 1450 86.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Beaufort Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.12 829th 1405 41.0%
2019 67.69 430th 1424 69.8%
2021 71.68 335th 1440 76.7%
2022 69.90 382nd 1458 73.8%
2023 77.21 261st 1459 82.1%
2024 73.32 313th 1455 78.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Beaufort Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.34 753rd 897 16.1%
2019 30.31 665th 878 24.3%
2021 61.44 159th 646 75.4%
2022 69.69 108th 634 83.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Beaufort Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.87 390th 582 33.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Beaufort Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.69 427th 1413 69.8%
2019 69.41 379th 1430 73.5%
2021 77.15 277th 1444 80.8%
2022 72.10 353rd 1464 75.9%
2023 71.05 353rd 1461 75.8%
2024 75.48 295th 1464 79.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Beaufort Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.51 216th 927 76.7%
2019 75.54 142nd 949 85.0%
2021 70.68 143rd 896 84.0%
2022 56.83 318th 927 65.7%
2024 62.94 256th 924 72.3%
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Rank History for White students at Beaufort Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.84 702nd 1178 40.4%
2019 59.65 474th 1183 59.9%
2021 63.85 392nd 1172 66.6%
2022 63.37 399th 1194 66.6%
2023 61.62 436th 1183 63.1%
2024 65.47 376th 1166 67.8%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Beaufort Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 424 239 3 2 6 n/a n/a 0 674
1989 433 237 1 2 4 n/a n/a 2 679
1990 419 254 2 2 4 n/a n/a 3 684
1991 402 256 2 4 4 n/a n/a 0 668
1992 416 230 2 6 3 n/a n/a -1 656
1993 420 215 3 7 3 n/a n/a 17 665
1994 370 201 2 5 1 n/a n/a 13 592
1995 370 164 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 544
1996 370 164 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 544
1997 356 151 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1998 345 129 3 9 2 n/a n/a 0 488
1999 336 125 2 11 2 n/a n/a 0 476
2000 311 126 1 8 2 n/a n/a 0 448
2001 298 124 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 431
2002 271 138 4 10 2 n/a n/a 0 425
2003 271 138 4 10 2 n/a n/a 0 425
2004 300 133 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 444
2005 304 134 3 11 2 n/a n/a 0 454
2006 329 121 2 15 1 n/a n/a 0 468
2007 341 103 3 19 2 n/a n/a 18 486
2008 342 109 3 17 3 n/a n/a 13 487
2009 337 131 3 13 1 n/a n/a 0 485
2010 329 141 2 8 3 n/a n/a 0 483
2011 328 122 1 11 1 0 25 0 488
2012 289 105 4 13 1 1 33 0 446
2013 281 104 6 18 1 1 33 0 444
2014 267 98 4 21 1 1 33 0 425
2015 288 94 4 32 1 1 43 0 463
2016 282 96 2 30 0 1 43 0 454
2017 307 97 0 37 1 1 48 0 491
2018 272 83 1 33 0 0 58 0 447
2019 273 80 2 35 0 4 60 0 454
2020 266 65 2 35 0 5 59 0 432
2021 234 63 2 29 1 0 50 0 379
2022 258 56 2 24 0 4 50 0 394
2023 257 45 2 28 0 0 46 0 378
2024 243 46 0 32 1 1 44 0 367

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Beaufort Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 674 29.0 23.2 39.9
1989 679 29.0 23.4 20.5
1990 684 29.0 23.5 20.2
1991 668 29.0 23.0 20.7
1992 656 29.0 22.6 35.8
1993 665 34.0 19.6 42.4
1994 592 33.0 17.9 49.7
1995 544 33.0 16.5 48.9
1996 544 33.0 16.5 48.9
1997 517 33.0 15.7 44.5
1998 488 35.0 13.9 42.4
1999 476 29.0 16.4 46.8
2000 448 31.0 14.5 52
2001 431 31.0 13.9 50.1
2002 425 37.0 11.5 56.7
2003 425 37.0 11.5 56.7
2004 444 37.0 12.0 56.3
2005 454 37.0 12.3 54.2
2006 468 37.0 12.6 53.2
2007 486 n/a n/a 53.6
2008 487 37.8 12.9 51.1
2009 485 37.9 12.8 52.2
2010 483 37.4 12.8 55.5
2011 488 36.5 13.3 52.7
2012 446 37.2 11.9 58.7
2013 444 36.4 12.1 60.4
2014 425 37.4 11.3 68.9
2015 463 36.0 12.8 65
2016 454 39.0 11.6 66.7
2017 491 38.2 12.8 65.6
2018 447 36.9 12.0 63.5
2019 454 35.7 12.7 72.5
2020 432 35.5 12.1 99.3
2021 379 33.3 11.3 99.2
2022 394 33.7 11.6 97.7
2023 378 32.8 11.5 99.2
2024 367 32.8 11.1 62.4

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 Beaufort Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 674 29.0 23.2 39.9
1989 679 29.0 23.4 20.5
1990 684 29.0 23.5 20.2
1991 668 29.0 23.0 20.7
1992 656 29.0 22.6 35.8
1993 665 34.0 19.6 42.4
1994 592 33.0 17.9 49.7
1995 544 33.0 16.5 48.9
1996 544 33.0 16.5 48.9
1997 517 33.0 15.7 44.5
1998 488 35.0 13.9 42.4
1999 476 29.0 16.4 46.8
2000 448 31.0 14.5 52
2001 431 31.0 13.9 50.1
2002 425 37.0 11.5 56.7
2003 425 37.0 11.5 56.7
2004 444 37.0 12.0 56.3
2005 454 37.0 12.3 54.2
2006 468 37.0 12.6 53.2
2007 486 n/a n/a 53.6
2008 487 37.8 12.9 51.1
2009 485 37.9 12.8 52.2
2010 483 37.4 12.8 55.5
2011 488 36.5 13.3 52.7
2012 446 37.2 11.9 58.7
2013 444 36.4 12.1 60.4
2014 425 37.4 11.3 68.9
2015 463 36.0 12.8 65
2016 454 39.0 11.6 66.7
2017 491 38.2 12.8 65.6
2018 447 36.9 12.0 63.5
2019 454 35.7 12.7 72.5
2020 432 35.5 12.1 99.3
2021 379 33.3 11.3 99.2
2022 394 33.7 11.6 97.7
2023 378 32.8 11.5 99.2
2024 367 32.8 11.1 62.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Beaufort Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,431 (12.9%) $9,692 (87.1%) $11,123

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Beaufort Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 409th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 313th of 1502 Elementary schools
 6.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Beaufort Elementary)76.685
 8.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Carteret County Public Schools)73.370.4
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Beaufort Elementary)65.670
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Carteret County Public Schools)66.560
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Beaufort Elementary)63.257.5
 5.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Carteret County Public Schools)69.867.8
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Beaufort Elementary)60.558.9
 1.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Carteret County Public Schools)68.162.2
 5.9%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Beaufort Elementary)70.779.1
 8.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Carteret County Public Schools)71.272.7
 1.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Beaufort Elementary)65.355.2
 10.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Carteret County Public Schools)68.259.7
 8.5%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Beaufort Elementary)77.374.6
 2.7%
   5th Grade Science (Carteret County Public Schools)79.477.1
 2.3%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students454378
 16.7%
African American8045
 43.8%
American Indian00
Asian22
Hispanic3528
 20%
Pacific Islander40
 100%
White273257
 5.9%
Two or More Races6046
 23.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.5%99.2%
 26.7%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 367 students attended Beaufort Elementary.

Beaufort Elementary ranks 305th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Beaufort Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Beaufort Middle
High : East Carteret High

Students at Beaufort Elementary are 66% White, 13% African American, 12% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic.


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