Tar River Elementary

Summary:

Tar River Elementary is a public elementary school located in Franklinton, North Carolina, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 326. The school is part of the Granville County Schools district, which is ranked 190 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tar River Elementary has a unique student demographic, with a higher percentage of White students (61.35%) compared to nearby schools that have more diverse student populations. The school has performed well for its African American and Special Education student subgroups, ranking in the top 25% and top 50% of North Carolina elementary schools, respectively. However, the school's performance for its Hispanic and Gifted and Talented student subgroups has been relatively lower, ranking in the bottom 50% of North Carolina elementary schools. Academically, Tar River Elementary had higher proficiency rates in Mathematics and Science for 5th grade students compared to the district and state, but its 3rd grade Reading proficiency rate (14.6%) was significantly lower than the district (34.1%) and state (48.7%) averages.

Tar River Elementary's performance has been inconsistent, with the school's statewide ranking fluctuating over the years, ranging from 274 out of 1,425 elementary schools in 2015-2016 (rated 4 stars) to 756 out of 1,505 in 2023-2024 (rated 2 stars). The school faces challenges related to socioeconomic factors, with a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 38.93% in 2021-2022 to 59.82% in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school's per-student spending of $9,962 in 2018-2019 was lower than the state average, which may contribute to the inconsistent academic performance. Compared to nearby schools, Tar River Elementary's performance is generally higher than West Oxford Elementary and C.G. Credle Elementary, but lags behind the higher-performing Wilton Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2642 Philo White Rd
       Franklinton, NC  27525


(919) 528-2767

District: Granville County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
756th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,962 Help


Students who attend Tar River Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    G. C. Hawley Middle
High:    South Granville High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  358

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.4%
Hispanic:
19.8%
African American:
15.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tar River Elementary ranks worse than 50.2% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Granville County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.43. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Tar River Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (56.4%), Hispanic (19.8%), African American (15.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tar River Elementary is 14, which is the 3rd best among 7 elementary schools in the Granville County Schools District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tar River Elementary is $9,962. 5 elementary schools in the Granville County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tar River Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Tar River Elementary 756th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Tar River Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Granville County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Granville County Schools 190th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tar River Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Tar River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 72.18 327th 1403 76.7%
2014 72.66 349th 1390 74.9%
2015 71.45 387th 1440 73.1%
2016 77.43 274th 1425 80.8%
2017 52.62 706th 1429 50.6%
2018 69.73 409th 1434 71.5%
2019 64.14 504th 1473 65.8%
2021 37.87 900th 1489 39.6%
2022 72.00 371st 1514 75.5%
2023 62.28 541st 1502 64.0%
2024 49.43 756th 1505 49.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Tar River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 61.07 207th 801 74.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tar River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.28 509th 1332 61.8%
2019 65.29 388th 1361 71.5%
2021 42.74 730th 1329 45.1%
2022 80.14 143rd 1366 89.5%
2023 57.13 548th 1437 61.9%
2024 46.58 789th 1450 45.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Tar River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.46 513th 1405 63.5%
2019 57.86 596th 1424 58.1%
2021 38.38 854th 1440 40.7%
2022 77.78 264th 1458 81.9%
2023 54.34 651st 1459 55.4%
2024 43.38 829th 1455 43.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Tar River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.53 516th 897 42.5%
2019 51.31 349th 878 60.3%
2021 65.66 129th 646 80.0%
2022 50.11 248th 634 60.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Tar River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.32 118th 612 80.7%
2021 35.11 408th 494 17.4%
2022 62.06 212th 500 57.6%
2023 58.29 316th 582 45.7%
2024 41.12 573rd 669 14.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Tar River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.94 319th 1413 77.4%
2019 66.26 438th 1430 69.4%
2021 38.54 869th 1444 39.8%
2022 62.49 524th 1464 64.2%
2023 66.62 434th 1461 70.3%
2024 54.01 669th 1464 54.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Tar River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.93 222nd 949 76.6%
2021 74.23 125th 896 86.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tar River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 12.87 823rd 843 2.4%
2022 43.27 504th 893 43.6%
2023 41.76 544th 915 40.5%
2024 54.62 396th 951 58.4%
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Rank History for White students at Tar River Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.15 579th 1178 50.8%
2019 49.58 619th 1183 47.7%
2021 24.68 951st 1172 18.9%
2022 59.84 454th 1194 62.0%
2023 55.43 537th 1183 54.6%
2024 35.84 808th 1166 30.7%
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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 Tar River Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 395 44 1 47 3 2 20 0 512
2013 409 63 2 44 3 2 21 0 544
2014 365 56 2 38 3 0 21 0 485
2015 357 63 4 49 2 0 18 0 493
2016 367 59 4 53 1 1 14 0 499
2017 353 57 3 52 0 0 19 0 484
2018 317 56 5 49 0 0 17 0 444
2019 304 59 3 52 1 0 13 0 432
2020 274 50 3 62 0 0 11 0 400
2021 246 48 1 62 0 0 14 0 371
2022 246 52 0 56 0 0 21 0 375
2023 200 42 2 59 1 0 22 0 326
2024 202 55 3 71 0 0 27 0 358

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 Tar River Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 512 29.9 17.0 37.3
2013 544 34.2 15.8 42.8
2014 485 29.9 16.1 43.7
2015 493 30.0 16.4 42.8
2016 499 31.0 16.0 40.3
2017 484 30.9 15.6 44.8
2018 444 28.0 15.8 42.1
2019 432 28.7 15.0 44.2
2020 400 25.6 15.5 38.8
2021 371 25.5 14.5 41.5
2022 375 22.6 16.5 38.9
2023 326 18.5 17.6 59.8
2024 358 25.4 14.0 67

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 Tar River Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 512 29.9 17.0 37.3
2013 544 34.2 15.8 42.8
2014 485 29.9 16.1 43.7
2015 493 30.0 16.4 42.8
2016 499 31.0 16.0 40.3
2017 484 30.9 15.6 44.8
2018 444 28.0 15.8 42.1
2019 432 28.7 15.0 44.2
2020 400 25.6 15.5 38.8
2021 371 25.5 14.5 41.5
2022 375 22.6 16.5 38.9
2023 326 18.5 17.6 59.8
2024 358 25.4 14.0 67

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 Tar River Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $878 (8.8%) $9,083 (91.2%) $9,962

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tar River Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 504th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 541st of 1502 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tar River Elementary)69.556.8
 12.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Granville County Schools)59.149
 10.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Tar River Elementary)69.552.3
 17.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Granville County Schools)51.936.5
 15.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tar River Elementary)58.848.2
 10.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Granville County Schools)47.840.6
 7.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Tar River Elementary)67.655.4
 12.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Granville County Schools)5142.8
 8.2%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tar River Elementary)56.176.4
 20.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Granville County Schools)48.545.7
 2.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Tar River Elementary)6163.6
 2.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Granville County Schools)47.138.3
 8.8%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Tar River Elementary)76.869.1
 7.7%
   5th Grade Science (Granville County Schools)66.852
 14.8%
   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 Students432326
 24.5%
African American5942
 28.8%
American Indian11
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic5259
 13.5%
Pacific Islander00
White304200
 34.2%
Two or More Races1322
 69.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.2%59.8%
 15.6%


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Students who attend Tar River Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : G. C. Hawley Middle
High : South Granville High

Tar River Elementary ranks 756th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 358 students attended Tar River Elementary.

Students at Tar River Elementary are 56% White, 20% Hispanic, 15% African American, 8% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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