Castle Hayne Elementary

Summary:

Castle Hayne Elementary is a public elementary school serving 459 students in grades PK-5 in Castle Hayne, North Carolina, which is part of the New Hanover County Schools district. This diverse school stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics and science, as well as its success in supporting exceptional student populations.

With a student body that is 49.67% White, 20.92% African American, and 21.35% Hispanic, Castle Hayne Elementary has a relatively diverse population compared to nearby schools. The school has consistently high proficiency rates on state assessments, with 3rd-5th grade students scoring between 53.9% and 74.7% proficient in mathematics and 53.9% to 61.3% proficient in reading, outperforming the district and state averages. Castle Hayne's gifted and talented program is also noteworthy, with students ranking in the top 5.5% of North Carolina elementary schools in this category.

Interestingly, Castle Hayne Elementary has been particularly successful in supporting its low-income students, ranking in the top 3% of North Carolina elementary schools for this subgroup. The school's performance also compares favorably to nearby schools, such as Dr. Hubert Eaton Senior Elementary, where 5th-grade science proficiency was 73% compared to 85.7% at Dr. Eaton. Additionally, Castle Hayne's exceptional student populations, including African American, Hispanic, and disabled students, have shown strong performance, ranking in the top 20% and 45% of North Carolina elementary schools, respectively.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3925 Roger Haynes Drive
       Castle Hayne, NC  28429


(910) 602-4970

District: New Hanover County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
364th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,690 Help


Students who attend Castle Hayne Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Holly Shelter Middle
High:    Emsley A Laney High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  496

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.2%
Hispanic:
23.8%
African American:
17.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Castle Hayne Elementary ranks better than 75.8% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 12th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the New Hanover County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.56. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Castle Hayne Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (49.2%), Hispanic (23.8%), African American (17.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Castle Hayne Elementary is 13.5. 13 elementary schools in the New Hanover County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Castle Hayne Elementary is $10,690. 14 elementary schools in the New Hanover County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Castle Hayne Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Castle Hayne Elementary 364th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Castle Hayne Elementary in the ranking list.)

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New Hanover County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks New Hanover County Schools 70th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Castle Hayne Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Castle Hayne Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 35.25 988th 1381 28.5%
2012 36.92 989th 1388 28.7%
2013 69.73 365th 1403 74.0%
2014 68.43 420th 1390 69.8%
2015 66.64 467th 1440 67.6%
2016 69.17 412th 1425 71.1%
2017 66.74 463rd 1429 67.6%
2018 57.23 622nd 1434 56.6%
2019 51.89 733rd 1473 50.2%
2021 63.56 509th 1489 65.8%
2022 68.07 436th 1514 71.2%
2023 80.77 220th 1502 85.4%
2024 72.56 364th 1505 75.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Castle Hayne Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.30 142nd 421 66.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Castle Hayne Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 47.37 359th 801 55.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Castle Hayne Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.10 552nd 1332 58.6%
2019 60.59 476th 1361 65.0%
2021 74.89 200th 1329 85.0%
2022 64.57 363rd 1366 73.4%
2023 90.80 43rd 1437 97.0%
2024 81.33 140th 1450 90.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Castle Hayne Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.73 714th 1405 49.2%
2019 48.97 759th 1424 46.7%
2021 64.99 435th 1440 69.8%
2022 65.37 454th 1458 68.9%
2023 75.17 292nd 1459 80.0%
2024 70.32 362nd 1455 75.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Castle Hayne Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.76 705th 897 21.4%
2019 42.52 486th 878 44.6%
2021 64.80 134th 646 79.3%
2022 63.85 136th 634 78.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Castle Hayne Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.80 309th 612 49.5%
2021 77.01 22nd 494 95.5%
2023 68.54 35th 582 94.0%
2024 70.51 37th 669 94.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Castle Hayne Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.92 527th 1413 62.7%
2019 54.37 667th 1430 53.4%
2021 59.82 555th 1444 61.6%
2022 68.00 416th 1464 71.6%
2023 82.23 197th 1461 86.5%
2024 70.52 383rd 1464 73.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Castle Hayne Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.87 405th 927 56.3%
2019 32.30 698th 949 26.4%
2021 69.42 153rd 896 82.9%
2022 75.15 136th 927 85.3%
2023 81.17 96th 933 89.7%
2024 70.03 189th 924 79.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Castle Hayne Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.08 306th 851 64.0%
2019 56.45 343rd 865 60.3%
2021 51.71 356th 843 57.8%
2022 67.44 205th 893 77.0%
2023 68.31 204th 915 77.7%
2024 62.45 297th 951 68.8%
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Rank History for White students at Castle Hayne Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.10 607th 1178 48.5%
2019 45.91 681st 1183 42.4%
2021 53.40 526th 1172 55.1%
2022 58.60 475th 1194 60.2%
2023 76.21 232nd 1183 80.4%
2024 69.76 328th 1166 71.9%
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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 Castle Hayne Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 248 104 3 49 11 n/a n/a 0 415
2011 272 88 2 64 13 0 23 0 462
2012 299 88 2 65 9 0 22 0 485
2013 319 91 3 95 8 0 28 0 544
2014 299 80 0 84 5 1 33 0 502
2015 312 88 1 96 6 1 28 0 532
2016 364 100 3 104 4 1 34 0 610
2017 349 100 16 107 3 1 38 0 614
2018 317 100 21 116 4 1 27 0 586
2019 309 95 13 115 5 1 26 0 564
2020 303 82 12 111 3 0 29 0 540
2021 247 78 4 99 3 0 30 0 461
2022 221 67 4 105 3 0 26 0 426
2023 228 96 5 98 2 0 30 0 459
2024 244 89 4 118 2 0 39 0 496

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 Castle Hayne Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 415 27.7 14.9 55.7
2011 462 28.7 16.0 57.8
2012 485 30.5 15.8 54
2013 544 34.3 15.8 59.4
2014 502 36.5 13.7 65.9
2015 532 34.0 15.6 63.7
2016 610 37.0 16.4 99.8
2017 614 40.0 15.3 98.2
2018 586 38.9 15.0 98.3
2019 564 38.0 14.8 99.1
2020 540 37.0 14.5 99.4
2021 461 34.2 13.4 99.3
2022 426 34.0 12.5 99.3
2023 459 32.4 14.1 99.1
2024 496 36.5 13.5 99.4

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 Castle Hayne Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 415 27.7 14.9 55.7
2011 462 28.7 16.0 57.8
2012 485 30.5 15.8 54
2013 544 34.3 15.8 59.4
2014 502 36.5 13.7 65.9
2015 532 34.0 15.6 63.7
2016 610 37.0 16.4 99.8
2017 614 40.0 15.3 98.2
2018 586 38.9 15.0 98.3
2019 564 38.0 14.8 99.1
2020 540 37.0 14.5 99.4
2021 461 34.2 13.4 99.3
2022 426 34.0 12.5 99.3
2023 459 32.4 14.1 99.1
2024 496 36.5 13.5 99.4

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 Castle Hayne Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,150 (10.8%) $9,540 (89.2%) $10,690

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Castle Hayne Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 733rd of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 220th of 1502 Elementary schools
 35.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Castle Hayne Elementary)58.977.5
 18.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hanover County Schools)69.468.1
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Castle Hayne Elementary)53.764.8
 11.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hanover County Schools)61.653.7
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Castle Hayne Elementary)64.666.3
 1.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Hanover County Schools)63.365.2
 1.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Castle Hayne Elementary)57.368.8
 11.5%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hanover County Schools)63.464.2
 0.8%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Castle Hayne Elementary)59.374.2
 14.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Hanover County Schools)67.666.3
 1.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Castle Hayne Elementary)58.256.5
 1.7%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hanover County Schools)64.158
 6.1%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Castle Hayne Elementary)69.282.3
 13.1%
   5th Grade Science (New Hanover County Schools)8074.9
 5.1%
   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 Students564459
 18.6%
African American9596
 1.1%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian135
 61.5%
Hispanic11598
 14.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White309228
 26.2%
Two or More Races2630
 15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.1%99.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Castle Hayne Elementary

Students at Castle Hayne Elementary are 49% White, 24% Hispanic, 18% African American, 8% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 496 students attended Castle Hayne Elementary.

Castle Hayne Elementary ranks 364th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Castle Hayne Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Holly Shelter Middle
High : Emsley A Laney High


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