North Brook Elementary

Summary:

North Brook Elementary is a public elementary school in Vale, North Carolina, serving 364 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Lincoln County Schools district, which is ranked 66 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

North Brook Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in mathematics proficiency, with 82.7% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 66.1% for the district and 56.6% for the state. The school's reading proficiency is more mixed, with 3rd-grade reading lagging behind the district and state, but 4th and 5th-grade reading exceeding them. North Brook also has strong 5th-grade science proficiency, with 61% of students proficient or better, compared to 76.8% for the district and 66.2% for the state. The school performs particularly well with special education and low-income students, ranking in the top 25% of North Carolina elementary schools for these subgroups, but its performance with gifted and talented students is relatively weak.

North Brook Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (88.74%) compared to the state and nearby schools, such as Love Memorial Elementary and Battleground Elementary. This racial homogeneity may be a factor in the school's academic performance, as research has shown that diverse student populations can contribute to improved outcomes for all students. Overall, North Brook Elementary is a consistently performing school that excels in mathematics and science, particularly for special education and low-income students, but may have room for improvement in addressing the needs of its gifted and talented population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 642 Hwy 274
       Vale, NC  28168-7435


(704) 276-2479

District: Lincoln County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
495th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,492 Help


Students who attend North Brook Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    West Lincoln Middle
High:    West Lincoln High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  351

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.0%
Hispanic:
6.3%
Two or more races:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Brook Elementary ranks better than 67.1% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 6th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Lincoln County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.51. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88%), Hispanic (6.3%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Brook Elementary is 14.2. 6 elementary schools in the Lincoln County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Brook Elementary is $9,492. 6 elementary schools in the Lincoln County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Brook Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks North Brook Elementary 495th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See North Brook Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Lincoln County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln County Schools 66th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Brook Elementary

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Rank History for all students at North Brook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 60.56 531st 1276 58.4%
2007 39.26 904th 1293 30.1%
2008 32.45 974th 1324 26.4%
2009 59.68 613th 1354 54.7%
2010 54.06 718th 1363 47.3%
2011 41.64 897th 1381 35.0%
2012 48.35 793rd 1388 42.9%
2013 69.17 379th 1403 73.0%
2014 69.91 392nd 1390 71.8%
2015 65.11 482nd 1440 66.5%
2016 62.61 519th 1425 63.6%
2017 57.16 627th 1429 56.1%
2018 59.96 576th 1434 59.8%
2019 53.44 708th 1473 51.9%
2021 64.26 494th 1489 66.8%
2022 57.42 625th 1514 58.7%
2023 61.73 549th 1502 63.4%
2024 64.51 495th 1505 67.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at North Brook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.00 196th 801 75.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Brook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.76 496th 1332 62.8%
2019 59.36 496th 1361 63.6%
2021 80.03 150th 1329 88.7%
2022 59.92 451st 1366 67.0%
2023 65.40 407th 1437 71.7%
2024 73.64 257th 1450 82.3%
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Rank History for Female students at North Brook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.48 402nd 1405 71.4%
2019 56.00 630th 1424 55.8%
2021 61.03 509th 1440 64.7%
2022 55.70 635th 1458 56.4%
2023 67.71 420th 1459 71.2%
2024 56.78 606th 1455 58.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at North Brook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.71 375th 897 58.2%
2021 68.74 108th 646 83.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at North Brook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.95 538th 582 7.6%
2024 48.11 496th 669 25.9%
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Rank History for Male students at North Brook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.43 783rd 1413 44.6%
2019 46.64 797th 1430 44.3%
2021 62.52 504th 1444 65.1%
2022 58.15 594th 1464 59.4%
2023 51.91 711th 1461 51.3%
2024 69.51 392nd 1464 73.2%
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Rank History for White students at North Brook Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.65 852nd 1178 27.7%
2019 34.60 856th 1183 27.6%
2021 44.18 658th 1172 43.9%
2022 31.76 896th 1194 25.0%
2023 37.77 798th 1183 32.5%
2024 40.40 748th 1166 35.8%
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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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Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Open Quote North Brook is nestled in a close-knit community. The teachers and staff treat the students as if they were their own. Close Quote



Enrollment information for North Brook Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 353 41 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1989 369 36 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1990 317 29 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1991 328 27 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1992 338 26 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1993 324 22 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1994 328 20 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1995 318 13 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 340
1996 318 13 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 340
1997 363 17 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 389
1998 378 18 0 10 2 n/a n/a 0 408
1999 366 15 0 9 2 n/a n/a 0 392
2000 374 13 0 19 2 n/a n/a 0 408
2001 396 15 0 22 2 n/a n/a 0 435
2002 402 21 0 18 1 n/a n/a 0 442
2003 402 21 0 18 1 n/a n/a 0 442
2004 421 25 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2005 425 22 0 24 3 n/a n/a 0 474
2006 427 35 0 32 2 n/a n/a 0 496
2007 396 14 0 28 4 n/a n/a 9 451
2008 380 13 0 29 3 n/a n/a 9 434
2009 377 25 0 20 2 n/a n/a 0 424
2010 387 17 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2011 398 8 0 29 0 0 5 0 440
2012 405 5 0 24 0 0 4 0 438
2013 399 4 0 24 0 0 6 0 433
2014 332 3 0 19 0 0 9 0 363
2015 340 0 1 21 0 0 5 0 367
2016 336 1 1 21 0 0 10 0 369
2017 320 1 1 15 0 0 3 0 340
2018 310 0 2 23 0 0 12 0 347
2019 314 4 1 24 0 0 18 0 361
2020 324 0 1 23 0 0 24 0 372
2021 312 3 1 17 0 0 12 0 345
2022 301 0 0 26 0 0 12 0 339
2023 323 1 0 25 0 0 15 0 364
2024 309 3 1 22 0 0 16 0 351

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 North Brook Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 400 23.0 17.3 22
1989 417 23.0 18.1 21.1
1990 359 23.0 15.6 26.5
1991 360 20.0 18.0 26.4
1992 370 20.0 18.5 16.5
1993 353 21.0 16.8 20.4
1994 359 20.0 17.9 20.9
1995 340 19.0 17.9 22.1
1996 340 19.0 17.9 22.1
1997 389 21.0 18.5 21.3
1998 408 23.0 17.7 24.8
1999 392 22.0 17.8 36.7
2000 408 26.0 15.7 33.3
2001 435 26.0 16.7 31.5
2002 442 21.0 21.0 0
2003 442 21.0 21.0 0
2004 460 32.0 14.4 46.7
2005 474 37.0 12.8 51.3
2006 496 33.0 15.0 52
2007 451 n/a n/a 52
2008 434 30.2 14.4 59.8
2009 424 28.4 14.9 56.6
2010 426 29.1 14.7 63.6
2011 440 28.7 15.2 61.8
2012 438 28.0 15.6 61.2
2013 433 29.0 14.9 58.9
2014 363 31.3 11.5 63.4
2015 367 28.0 13.1 58.9
2016 369 26.0 14.1 65.3
2017 340 26.9 12.6 60
2018 347 25.1 13.7 62
2019 361 25.2 14.3 65.1
2020 372 26.0 14.2 62.1
2021 345 26.8 12.8 61.2
2022 339 26.0 13.0 43.1
2023 364 25.3 14.3 67
2024 351 24.6 14.2 98.9

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 North Brook Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 400 23.0 17.3 22
1989 417 23.0 18.1 21.1
1990 359 23.0 15.6 26.5
1991 360 20.0 18.0 26.4
1992 370 20.0 18.5 16.5
1993 353 21.0 16.8 20.4
1994 359 20.0 17.9 20.9
1995 340 19.0 17.9 22.1
1996 340 19.0 17.9 22.1
1997 389 21.0 18.5 21.3
1998 408 23.0 17.7 24.8
1999 392 22.0 17.8 36.7
2000 408 26.0 15.7 33.3
2001 435 26.0 16.7 31.5
2002 442 21.0 21.0 0
2003 442 21.0 21.0 0
2004 460 32.0 14.4 46.7
2005 474 37.0 12.8 51.3
2006 496 33.0 15.0 52
2007 451 n/a n/a 52
2008 434 30.2 14.4 59.8
2009 424 28.4 14.9 56.6
2010 426 29.1 14.7 63.6
2011 440 28.7 15.2 61.8
2012 438 28.0 15.6 61.2
2013 433 29.0 14.9 58.9
2014 363 31.3 11.5 63.4
2015 367 28.0 13.1 58.9
2016 369 26.0 14.1 65.3
2017 340 26.9 12.6 60
2018 347 25.1 13.7 62
2019 361 25.2 14.3 65.1
2020 372 26.0 14.2 62.1
2021 345 26.8 12.8 61.2
2022 339 26.0 13.0 43.1
2023 364 25.3 14.3 67
2024 351 24.6 14.2 98.9

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 North Brook Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $999 (10.5%) $8,493 (89.5%) $9,492

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

Impact of COVID-19 on North Brook Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 708th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 549th of 1502 Elementary schools
 11.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Brook Elementary)64.175
 10.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lincoln County Schools)7266.2
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (North Brook Elementary)46.944.2
 2.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Lincoln County Schools)62.852.3
 10.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Brook Elementary)56.660
 3.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln County Schools)66.462.7
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (North Brook Elementary)58.550.8
 7.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Lincoln County Schools)6563.7
 1.3%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Brook Elementary)76.968.6
 8.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln County Schools)69.966.2
 3.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (North Brook Elementary)56.454.9
 1.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Lincoln County Schools)66.655.1
 11.5%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (North Brook Elementary)74.468.6
 5.8%
   5th Grade Science (Lincoln County Schools)8173.9
 7.1%
   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 Students361364
 0.8%
African American41
 75%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic2425
 4.2%
Pacific Islander00
White314323
 2.9%
Two or More Races1815
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.1%67%
 1.9%


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Students who attend North Brook Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Lincoln Middle
High : West Lincoln High

Students at North Brook Elementary are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

North Brook Elementary ranks 495th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 351 students attended North Brook Elementary.


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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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