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Cape Hatteras Elementary School

Summary:

Cape Hatteras Elementary School is a public elementary school in Buxton, North Carolina, serving 310 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Dare County Schools district, which is ranked 102 out of 242 districts in the state.

The school's student population is predominantly white (72.58%), with a significant Hispanic population (22.26%) that is higher than the state average. However, the school has a very low percentage of African American, Asian, and other minority students. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 305th out of 1,434 North Carolina elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 770th out of 1,505 in the current 2023-2024 school year, with a 2-star rating. Compared to other schools in the Dare County Schools district, Cape Hatteras Elementary School generally performs better.

The school's academic performance is mixed, with strengths in 3rd-grade mathematics proficiency (75.6%) and 5th-grade science proficiency (72.7%), both of which are higher than the district and state averages. However, the school's reading proficiency rates are generally lower than the district and state averages. The school's per-student spending is higher than the state average, and the student-teacher ratio has decreased, suggesting a focus on providing additional resources and personalized attention to support student learning. Overall, the school has areas of strength and opportunities for improvement, particularly in addressing achievement gaps and promoting a more representative student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 47500 Middle Ridge
       Buxton, NC  27920

(252) 995-6196

District: Dare County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
770th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,716 Help


Students who attend Cape Hatteras Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Cape Hatteras Secondary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  306

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.5%
Hispanic:
21.2%
Two or more races:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.6% Help


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Compare Details Cape Hatteras Elementary School ranks worse than 51.2% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Dare County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.57. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Cape Hatteras Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Dare County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (73.5%), Hispanic (21.2%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Dare County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cape Hatteras Elementary School is 9.8, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Dare County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cape Hatteras Elementary School is $12,716, which is the 2nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Dare County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cape Hatteras Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cape Hatteras Elementary School 770th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Cape Hatteras Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Dare County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Dare County Schools 102nd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cape Hatteras Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Cape Hatteras Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 58.65 560th 1276 56.1%
2007 59.90 551st 1293 57.4%
2008 77.65 225th 1324 83.0%
2009 87.81 78th 1354 94.2%
2010 75.86 278th 1363 79.6%
2011 79.38 215th 1381 84.4%
2012 73.10 347th 1388 75.0%
2013 70.39 348th 1403 75.2%
2014 73.97 326th 1390 76.5%
2015 64.68 489th 1440 66.0%
2016 74.90 311th 1425 78.2%
2017 74.89 326th 1429 77.2%
2018 75.51 305th 1434 78.7%
2019 72.66 355th 1473 75.9%
2021 42.27 841st 1489 43.5%
2022 50.29 741st 1514 51.1%
2023 53.40 709th 1502 52.8%
2024 48.57 770th 1505 48.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cape Hatteras Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.14 206th 1332 84.5%
2019 81.46 141st 1361 89.6%
2021 45.43 685th 1329 48.5%
2022 59.13 474th 1366 65.3%
2023 50.99 699th 1437 51.4%
2024 31.44 1087th 1450 25.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Cape Hatteras Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.78 11th 30 63.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Cape Hatteras Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.00 461st 1405 67.2%
2019 71.24 362nd 1424 74.6%
2021 40.45 827th 1440 42.6%
2022 53.43 659th 1458 54.8%
2023 55.19 633rd 1459 56.6%
2024 46.26 780th 1455 46.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Cape Hatteras Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 94.06 18th 878 97.9%
2021 34.43 428th 646 33.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Cape Hatteras Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.36 220th 1413 84.4%
2019 70.99 361st 1430 74.8%
2021 44.26 781st 1444 45.9%
2022 46.01 777th 1464 46.9%
2023 50.72 731st 1461 50.0%
2024 52.39 700th 1464 52.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cape Hatteras Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.18 476th 865 45.0%
2021 34.67 568th 843 32.6%
2022 52.63 368th 893 58.8%
2023 29.86 695th 915 24.0%
2024 26.06 780th 951 18.0%
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Rank History for White students at Cape Hatteras Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.25 363rd 1178 69.2%
2019 59.96 464th 1183 60.8%
2021 25.23 944th 1172 19.5%
2022 34.73 839th 1194 29.7%
2023 39.54 771st 1183 34.8%
2024 29.41 901st 1166 22.7%
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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 Cape Hatteras Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 319 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a -6 316
1999 316 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 319
2000 294 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2001 272 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2002 297 6 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2003 297 6 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2004 279 9 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2005 261 4 2 11 1 n/a n/a 0 279
2006 249 7 2 11 1 n/a n/a 0 270
2007 255 0 1 16 0 n/a n/a 6 278
2008 219 0 2 19 0 n/a n/a 7 247
2009 210 6 2 22 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2010 227 9 3 36 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2011 238 0 3 40 0 0 4 0 285
2012 239 3 4 44 0 0 0 0 290
2013 243 3 4 49 0 0 3 0 302
2014 233 3 1 57 0 0 8 0 302
2015 234 1 1 55 0 0 8 0 299
2016 229 0 2 66 0 0 11 0 308
2017 227 0 1 70 0 0 10 0 308
2018 230 0 1 61 0 1 12 0 305
2019 242 1 1 64 0 0 13 0 321
2020 238 0 1 65 0 0 15 0 319
2021 243 0 1 69 0 0 14 0 327
2022 236 0 1 68 0 0 13 0 318
2023 225 0 1 69 0 0 15 0 310
2024 225 0 1 65 0 0 15 0 306

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 Cape Hatteras Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 316 23.0 13.7 n/a
1999 319 23.0 13.9 28.8
2000 299 23.0 13.0 22.4
2001 277 23.0 12.0 25.6
2002 311 23.0 13.5 23.5
2003 311 23.0 13.5 23.5
2004 298 23.0 13.0 27.2
2005 279 23.0 12.1 26.2
2006 270 23.0 11.7 23.3
2007 278 n/a n/a 25.7
2008 247 21.5 11.5 33.8
2009 240 21.4 11.2 37.9
2010 275 20.0 13.7 42.2
2011 285 22.2 12.8 41.4
2012 290 23.7 12.2 53.8
2013 302 21.9 13.7 54.6
2014 302 23.0 13.0 56.3
2015 299 23.0 13.0 53.5
2016 308 22.0 14.0 56.5
2017 308 22.3 13.7 62.7
2018 305 22.9 13.2 47.5
2019 321 24.5 13.0 55.1
2020 319 26.6 11.9 51.7
2021 327 24.7 13.1 39.1
2022 318 26.0 12.2 27
2023 310 27.3 11.3 53.2
2024 306 31.2 9.8 55.6

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 Cape Hatteras Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 316 23.0 13.7 n/a
1999 319 23.0 13.9 28.8
2000 299 23.0 13.0 22.4
2001 277 23.0 12.0 25.6
2002 311 23.0 13.5 23.5
2003 311 23.0 13.5 23.5
2004 298 23.0 13.0 27.2
2005 279 23.0 12.1 26.2
2006 270 23.0 11.7 23.3
2007 278 n/a n/a 25.7
2008 247 21.5 11.5 33.8
2009 240 21.4 11.2 37.9
2010 275 20.0 13.7 42.2
2011 285 22.2 12.8 41.4
2012 290 23.7 12.2 53.8
2013 302 21.9 13.7 54.6
2014 302 23.0 13.0 56.3
2015 299 23.0 13.0 53.5
2016 308 22.0 14.0 56.5
2017 308 22.3 13.7 62.7
2018 305 22.9 13.2 47.5
2019 321 24.5 13.0 55.1
2020 319 26.6 11.9 51.7
2021 327 24.7 13.1 39.1
2022 318 26.0 12.2 27
2023 310 27.3 11.3 53.2
2024 306 31.2 9.8 55.6

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 Cape Hatteras Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $703 (5.5%) $12,013 (94.5%) $12,716

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cape Hatteras Elementary School

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 355th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 709th of 1502 Elementary schools
 23.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cape Hatteras Elementary School)65.556.5
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dare County Schools)72.655.9
 16.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Cape Hatteras Elementary School)63.639.1
 24.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dare County Schools)69.547.8
 21.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cape Hatteras Elementary School)79.468
 11.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dare County Schools)68.558.9
 9.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Cape Hatteras Elementary School)70.650
 20.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Dare County Schools)6958.9
 10.1%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cape Hatteras Elementary School)78.755.2
 23.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dare County Schools)77.561.7
 15.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Cape Hatteras Elementary School)63.944.8
 19.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Dare County Schools)66.250.1
 16.1%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Cape Hatteras Elementary School)7775.9
 1.1%
   5th Grade Science (Dare County Schools)85.872.2
 13.6%
   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 Students321310
 3.4%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic6469
 7.8%
Pacific Islander00
White242225
 7%
Two or More Races1315
 15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.1%53.2%
 1.9%

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Cape Hatteras Elementary School ranks 770th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Cape Hatteras Elementary School are 74% White, 21% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 306 students attended Cape Hatteras Elementary School.

Students who attend Cape Hatteras Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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