Is First Flight Elementary School a good school?

First Flight Elementary School ranks 974 th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend First Flight Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 328 students attended First Flight Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of First Flight Elementary School?

Students at First Flight Elementary School are 67% White, 21% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools do graduates of First Flight Elementary School attend?

Students who attend First Flight Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : First Flight Middle School High : First Flight High School

First Flight Elementary School

Summary:

First Flight Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of around 320. The school is part of the Dare County Schools district, which is ranked 102 out of 242 school districts in North Carolina and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While First Flight Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (72.81%) compared to nearby schools like Manteo Elementary (61.82%) and Nags Head Elementary (62.08%), the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from a high of 171 out of 1,473 North Carolina elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 974 out of 1,505 in 2023-2024. This decline is reflected in its test scores, which are generally lower than the Dare County Schools and North Carolina state averages, particularly in reading and math.

Despite its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.6 to 11.1 over the past three years, First Flight Elementary has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (27.98% to 47.81%) compared to nearby Kitty Hawk Elementary (17.22%), but lower than Manteo Elementary (53.03%) and Nags Head Elementary (40.71%). This suggests that the school may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the unique needs of its diverse student population and improve overall academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

107 Veterans Drive
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

(252) 441-1111

District: Dare County Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,298

Students who attend First Flight Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	First Flight Middle School
High:	First Flight High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Number of students: 328

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.1%

Hispanic:

21.3%

Two or more races:

8.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details First Flight Elementary School ranks worse than 64.7% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 4^th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Dare County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.72. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.1%), Hispanic (21.3%), two or more races (8.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at First Flight Elementary School is 10.3, which is the 2^nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Dare County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare First Flight Elementary School employs 31.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at First Flight Elementary School is $14,298, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Dare County Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

First Flight Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks First Flight Elementary School 974^th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See First Flight Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Dare County Schools:

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

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Rank History for all students at First Flight Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2006	75.45	242^nd	1276	81.0%
2007	67.98	391^st	1293	69.8%
2008	78.54	211^th	1324	84.1%
2009	84.30	140^th	1354	89.7%
2010	78.76	221^st	1363	83.8%
2011	77.90	238^th	1381	82.8%
2012	82.34	153^rd	1388	89.0%
2013	83.64	175^th	1403	87.5%
2014	74.12	324^th	1390	76.7%
2015	72.19	374^th	1440	74.0%
2016	80.23	224^th	1425	84.3%
2017	76.84	288^th	1429	79.8%
2018	75.76	297^th	1434	79.3%
2019	84.66	171^st	1473	88.4%
2021	65.95	463^rd	1489	68.9%
2022	50.76	730^th	1514	51.8%
2023	47.98	797^th	1502	46.9%
2024	37.72	974^th	1505	35.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at First Flight Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	72.23	273^rd	1332	79.5%
2019	92.86	28^th	1361	97.9%
2021	60.87	409^th	1329	69.2%
2022	55.36	559^th	1366	59.1%
2023	54.24	612^th	1437	57.4%
2024	27.24	1181^st	1450	18.6%

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Rank History for Female students at First Flight Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	79.29	236^th	1405	83.2%
2019	84.25	147^th	1424	89.7%
2021	70.11	364^th	1440	74.7%
2022	51.15	701^st	1458	51.9%
2023	50.34	731^st	1459	49.9%
2024	36.56	975^th	1455	33.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at First Flight Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	72.99	127^th	897	85.8%
2019	97.81	7^th	878	99.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at First Flight Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	65.32	118^th	612	80.7%

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Rank History for Male students at First Flight Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	69.84	391^st	1413	72.3%
2019	80.65	209^th	1430	85.4%
2021	59.87	554^th	1444	61.6%
2022	49.35	731^st	1464	50.1%
2023	44.60	846^th	1461	42.1%
2024	41.93	868^th	1464	40.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at First Flight Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	45.49	478^th	851	43.8%
2019	64.49	250^th	865	71.1%
2024	33.93	680^th	951	28.5%

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Rank History for White students at First Flight Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	60.72	474^th	1178	59.8%
2019	71.51	297^th	1183	74.9%
2021	52.27	537^th	1172	54.2%
2022	27.22	958^th	1194	19.8%
2023	27.52	947^th	1183	19.9%
2024	25.80	955^th	1166	18.1%

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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.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for First Flight Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1992	473	12	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	489
1993	527	9	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	544
1994	440	3	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	3	451
1995	498	7	4	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	518
1996	498	7	4	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	518
1997	536	15	4	12	4	n/a	n/a	0	571
1998	518	27	2	12	2	n/a	n/a	-5	556
1999	516	28	2	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	561
2000	540	23	3	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	578
2001	552	27	3	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	601
2002	542	21	2	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	586
2003	542	21	2	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	586
2004	523	21	5	22	2	n/a	n/a	0	573
2005	530	25	3	30	4	n/a	n/a	0	592
2006	335	17	3	23	3	n/a	n/a	0	381
2007	314	3	7	26	4	n/a	n/a	11	365
2008	331	2	9	23	3	n/a	n/a	13	381
2009	326	9	4	19	3	n/a	n/a	0	361
2010	368	8	3	28	1	n/a	n/a	0	408
2011	331	4	2	32	0	0	19	0	388
2012	344	4	2	29	0	1	18	0	398
2013	341	3	4	31	0	0	19	0	398
2014	311	1	5	25	0	0	18	0	360
2015	327	0	2	31	0	0	20	0	380
2016	308	2	2	35	0	0	19	0	366
2017	318	1	1	41	0	0	17	0	378
2018	304	2	1	58	0	0	12	0	377
2019	287	2	1	49	0	0	14	0	353
2020	270	2	1	52	0	0	18	0	343
2021	260	1	2	54	0	0	19	0	336
2022	240	1	0	59	0	0	20	0	320
2023	233	1	2	57	0	0	27	0	320
2024	220	0	9	70	0	0	29	0	328

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 First Flight Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	489	30.0	16.3	n/a
1993	544	33.0	16.5	17.3
1994	451	30.0	15.0	20.3
1995	518	33.0	15.7	17.2
1996	518	33.0	15.7	17.2
1997	571	37.0	15.4	16.5
1998	556	37.0	15.0	20.1
1999	561	37.0	15.2	25.3
2000	578	42.0	13.8	29.2
2001	601	42.0	14.3	24.6
2002	586	42.0	14.0	20.8
2003	586	42.0	14.0	20.8
2004	573	42.0	13.6	19.5
2005	592	42.0	14.1	25.3
2006	381	42.0	9.1	27.6
2007	365	n/a	n/a	21.8
2008	381	31.7	12.0	28.5
2009	361	33.6	10.7	33
2010	408	33.6	12.1	40.9
2011	388	33.8	11.4	36.9
2012	398	32.0	12.4	42
2013	398	28.5	13.9	44.2
2014	360	29.3	12.2	38.1
2015	380	28.0	13.5	38.4
2016	366	26.0	14.0	42.9
2017	378	29.2	12.9	44.4
2018	377	29.5	12.7	37.7
2019	353	29.5	11.9	38
2020	343	28.2	12.1	39.1
2021	336	30.2	11.1	28
2022	320	29.9	10.6	28.4
2023	320	30.1	10.6	47.8
2024	328	31.5	10.3	50

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 First Flight Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	489	30.0	16.3	n/a
1993	544	33.0	16.5	17.3
1994	451	30.0	15.0	20.3
1995	518	33.0	15.7	17.2
1996	518	33.0	15.7	17.2
1997	571	37.0	15.4	16.5
1998	556	37.0	15.0	20.1
1999	561	37.0	15.2	25.3
2000	578	42.0	13.8	29.2
2001	601	42.0	14.3	24.6
2002	586	42.0	14.0	20.8
2003	586	42.0	14.0	20.8
2004	573	42.0	13.6	19.5
2005	592	42.0	14.1	25.3
2006	381	42.0	9.1	27.6
2007	365	n/a	n/a	21.8
2008	381	31.7	12.0	28.5
2009	361	33.6	10.7	33
2010	408	33.6	12.1	40.9
2011	388	33.8	11.4	36.9
2012	398	32.0	12.4	42
2013	398	28.5	13.9	44.2
2014	360	29.3	12.2	38.1
2015	380	28.0	13.5	38.4
2016	366	26.0	14.0	42.9
2017	378	29.2	12.9	44.4
2018	377	29.5	12.7	37.7
2019	353	29.5	11.9	38
2020	343	28.2	12.1	39.1
2021	336	30.2	11.1	28
2022	320	29.9	10.6	28.4
2023	320	30.1	10.6	47.8
2024	328	31.5	10.3	50

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 First Flight Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,105 (7.7%)	$13,194 (92.3%)	$14,298

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on First Flight Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 171^st of 1473 Elementary schools	Ranks 797^th of 1502 Elementary schools	41.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (First Flight Elementary School)	85.2	55.2	30%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dare County Schools)	72.6	55.9	16.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	64.3	61.1	3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (First Flight Elementary School)	68.5	46.6	21.9%
3rd Grade Reading (Dare County Schools)	69.5	47.8	21.7%
3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)	56.8	48	8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (First Flight Elementary School)	69.8	34	35.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dare County Schools)	68.5	58.9	9.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
4th Grade Reading (First Flight Elementary School)	72.1	48	24.1%
4th Grade Reading (Dare County Schools)	69	58.9	10.1%
4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (First Flight Elementary School)	79.7	68.1	11.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dare County Schools)	77.5	61.7	15.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	60.2	55.9	4.3%
5th Grade Reading (First Flight Elementary School)	76.8	53.2	23.6%
5th Grade Reading (Dare County Schools)	66.2	50.1	16.1%
5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	54.6	48	6.6%
5th Grade Science (First Flight Elementary School)	85.5	66	19.5%
5th Grade Science (Dare County Schools)	85.8	72.2	13.6%
5th Grade Science (North Carolina)	72.6	65.3	7.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	353	320	9.3%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	49	57	16.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	287	233	18.8%
Two or More Races	14	27	92.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38%	47.8%	9.9%

Schools Near First Flight Elementary School

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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 Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
First Flight Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	107 Veterans Drive	Kill Devil Hills	27948	Dare County	Dare County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 441-1111	328	32	10.3	50.0%	220 (67.1%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (21.3%)	9 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.8%)	37.7	974^th of 1505 public elementary schools	35.3%		48	797^th of 1502 public elementary schools	46.9%	177	62.5	47.5	44.0	56.3	35.6	40.0	58.0	$14,298	$1,105	$13,194
Nags Head Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3100 S Wrightsville Avenue	Nags Head	27959	Dare County	Dare County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 480-8880	502	44	11.5	43.2%	316 (62.9%)	4 (0.8%)	139 (27.7%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.6%)	54.2	679^th of 1505 public elementary schools	54.9%		55.7	655^th of 1502 public elementary schools	56.4%	24	58.8	53.4	67.4	55.0	45.2	52.3	64.0	$11,095	$568	$10,527
Manteo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	701 N Hwy 64/264	Manteo	27954	Dare County	Dare County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 473-2742	648	55	11.7	54.6%	384 (59.3%)	24 (3.7%)	184 (28.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (8.3%)	34	1030^th of 1505 public elementary schools	31.6%		47.9	800^th of 1502 public elementary schools	46.7%	230	48.5	47.7	51.4	40.4	45.0	43.2	55.0	$11,908	$794	$11,114
Kitty Hawk Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16 Dogwood Trail	Kitty Hawk	27949	Dare County	Dare County Schools	No	No	No	No	(252) 261-2313	469	38	12.3	21.1%	410 (87.4%)	3 (0.6%)	31 (6.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.7%)	78.9	258^th of 1505 public elementary schools	82.9%		80.5	230^th of 1502 public elementary schools	84.7%	28	62.2	70.8	75.7	52.4	71.9	75.7	87.8	$11,885	$396	$11,489
Jarvisburg Elementary	Public	K-5	110 Jarvisburg Rd	Jarvisburg	27947	Currituck County	Currituck County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 491-2050	249	18	13.8	55.0%	169 (67.9%)	8 (3.2%)	38 (15.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (13.3%)	80	241^st of 1505 public elementary schools	84.0%		72.3	370^th of 1502 public elementary schools	75.4%	129	74.4	74.5	64.7	60.5	72.5	60.8	82.4	$11,958	$1,257	$10,701

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