Pembroke Elementary

Summary:

Pembroke Elementary is a public elementary school in Pembroke, North Carolina, serving 692 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Public Schools of Robeson County district, which is ranked 216 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pembroke Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of Native American students (82.66%) compared to surrounding schools and the state average. However, the school consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of North Carolina elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. Its proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science are significantly lower than the state and district averages. Additionally, over 99% of Pembroke Elementary's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite these challenges, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16 to 17.1 students per teacher.

While Pembroke Elementary struggles academically, some nearby schools within the same district, such as Tanglewood Elementary and Oxendine Elementary, perform significantly better on state assessments and have higher SchoolDigger rankings. Additionally, Pembroke Elementary's performance for students with disabilities and gifted/talented students is relatively stronger compared to its overall academic performance, suggesting the school may be providing more targeted support for these student groups.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 505 South Jones Street
       Pembroke, NC  28372


(910) 521-4204

District: Public Schools of Robeson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
1170th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,720 Help


Students who attend Pembroke Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Pembroke Middle
High:    PSRC Early College at RCC
    Purnell Swett High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  704

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
82.4%
African American:
5.8%
Two or more races:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.6% Help


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Compare Details Pembroke Elementary ranks worse than 77.7% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 6th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Public Schools of Robeson County District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.57. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (82.4%), African American (5.8%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pembroke Elementary is 15.7. 10 elementary schools in the Public Schools of Robeson County District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pembroke Elementary is $9,720. 15 elementary schools in the Public Schools of Robeson County District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pembroke Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pembroke Elementary 1170th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Pembroke Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Public Schools of Robeson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Public Schools of Robeson County 216th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pembroke Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pembroke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 32.35 976th 1276 23.5%
2007 36.34 945th 1293 26.9%
2008 28.58 1027th 1324 22.4%
2009 27.96 1054th 1354 22.2%
2010 33.15 1021st 1363 25.1%
2011 34.40 1001st 1381 27.5%
2012 32.88 1049th 1388 24.4%
2013 20.52 1175th 1403 16.3%
2014 13.89 1247th 1390 10.3%
2015 15.34 1276th 1440 11.4%
2016 19.62 1214th 1425 14.8%
2017 15.21 1270th 1429 11.1%
2018 19.30 1219th 1434 15.0%
2019 27.15 1143rd 1473 22.4%
2021 19.27 1224th 1489 17.8%
2022 21.39 1239th 1514 18.2%
2023 23.28 1206th 1502 19.7%
2024 26.57 1170th 1505 22.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pembroke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 51.32 307th 801 61.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pembroke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.24 1228th 1332 7.8%
2019 38.68 900th 1361 33.9%
2021 18.86 1165th 1329 12.3%
2022 25.94 1119th 1366 18.1%
2023 27.03 1141st 1437 20.6%
2024 29.71 1120th 1450 22.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Pembroke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.96 1296th 1405 7.8%
2019 23.21 1186th 1424 16.7%
2021 25.13 1092nd 1440 24.2%
2022 23.21 1199th 1458 17.8%
2023 24.00 1177th 1459 19.3%
2024 32.27 1050th 1455 27.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pembroke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.26 610th 897 32.0%
2019 40.41 516th 878 41.2%
2021 21.84 582nd 646 9.9%
2022 43.49 297th 634 53.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Pembroke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 60.89 293rd 669 56.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Pembroke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.88 1095th 1413 22.5%
2019 33.44 1047th 1430 26.8%
2021 14.57 1281st 1444 11.3%
2022 20.51 1223rd 1464 16.5%
2023 25.01 1148th 1461 21.4%
2024 21.76 1225th 1464 16.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Pembroke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.65 709th 949 25.3%
2022 40.11 545th 927 41.2%
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Rank History for Native American students at Pembroke Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.85 14th 28 50.0%
2019 62.15 11th 27 59.3%
2021 66.12 3rd 28 89.3%
2022 58.42 11th 29 62.1%
2023 54.30 13th 29 55.2%
2024 59.10 11th 28 60.7%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Native American Students!

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 Pembroke Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 27 26 1 0 777 n/a n/a 0 831
1989 35 22 1 2 760 n/a n/a 0 820
1990 33 24 0 0 771 n/a n/a 0 828
1991 19 31 0 1 781 n/a n/a 0 832
1992 19 25 0 1 832 n/a n/a 0 877
1993 27 26 2 4 794 n/a n/a 16 869
1994 38 26 2 2 819 n/a n/a 16 903
1995 38 35 1 5 800 n/a n/a 0 879
1996 38 35 1 5 800 n/a n/a 0 879
1997 31 31 4 3 771 n/a n/a 0 840
1998 31 38 5 5 800 n/a n/a 0 879
1999 25 37 4 1 780 n/a n/a 0 847
2000 22 44 1 5 761 n/a n/a 0 833
2001 28 39 2 4 741 n/a n/a 0 814
2002 24 30 1 3 711 n/a n/a 0 769
2003 24 30 1 3 711 n/a n/a 0 769
2004 20 35 1 4 713 n/a n/a 0 773
2005 24 44 1 2 720 n/a n/a 0 791
2006 24 47 2 2 726 n/a n/a 0 801
2007 18 47 2 6 708 n/a n/a 6 787
2008 22 43 0 17 703 n/a n/a 14 799
2009 25 56 0 18 669 n/a n/a 0 768
2010 22 56 0 10 683 n/a n/a 0 771
2011 17 30 9 18 661 0 22 0 757
2012 20 37 9 28 649 0 24 0 767
2013 23 36 2 29 623 0 20 0 733
2014 21 39 0 27 616 0 29 0 732
2015 23 50 0 32 634 0 32 0 771
2016 24 53 1 35 641 0 35 0 789
2017 21 63 2 32 633 0 44 0 795
2018 20 44 1 29 670 0 48 0 812
2019 14 43 3 34 643 0 47 0 784
2020 16 42 2 31 665 0 27 0 783
2021 14 44 1 32 637 0 30 0 758
2022 17 44 0 31 592 0 35 0 719
2023 21 38 1 25 572 0 35 0 692
2024 18 41 2 25 580 0 38 0 704

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pembroke Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 831 43.0 19.3 56.8
1989 820 43.0 19.0 72.3
1990 828 40.0 20.7 69.4
1991 832 43.0 19.3 69.1
1992 877 43.0 20.3 50.4
1993 869 45.0 19.3 64.8
1994 903 45.0 20.1 61.6
1995 879 47.0 18.7 64.7
1996 879 47.0 18.7 64.7
1997 840 47.0 17.9 65.5
1998 879 49.0 17.9 59
1999 847 49.0 17.3 76.6
2000 833 49.0 17.0 76.8
2001 814 49.0 16.6 83.4
2002 769 49.0 15.7 0
2003 769 49.0 15.7 0
2004 773 49.0 15.8 81.2
2005 791 43.0 18.4 81.8
2006 801 43.0 18.6 50.4
2007 787 n/a n/a 77.2
2008 799 41.4 19.3 n/a
2009 768 39.4 19.5 n/a
2010 771 39.4 19.5 74.8
2011 757 39.0 19.4 79
2012 767 40.4 18.9 78.4
2013 733 38.1 19.2 85.5
2014 732 39.3 18.5 84.6
2015 771 37.0 20.8 99.6
2016 789 38.0 20.7 99.1
2017 795 41.4 19.2 99.6
2018 812 39.4 20.6 99.6
2019 784 39.9 19.6 99.6
2020 783 43.0 18.1 99.6
2021 758 44.2 17.1 99.6
2022 719 44.1 16.3 99
2023 692 43.2 16.0 99.6
2024 704 44.7 15.7 99.6

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 Pembroke Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 831 43.0 19.3 56.8
1989 820 43.0 19.0 72.3
1990 828 40.0 20.7 69.4
1991 832 43.0 19.3 69.1
1992 877 43.0 20.3 50.4
1993 869 45.0 19.3 64.8
1994 903 45.0 20.1 61.6
1995 879 47.0 18.7 64.7
1996 879 47.0 18.7 64.7
1997 840 47.0 17.9 65.5
1998 879 49.0 17.9 59
1999 847 49.0 17.3 76.6
2000 833 49.0 17.0 76.8
2001 814 49.0 16.6 83.4
2002 769 49.0 15.7 0
2003 769 49.0 15.7 0
2004 773 49.0 15.8 81.2
2005 791 43.0 18.4 81.8
2006 801 43.0 18.6 50.4
2007 787 n/a n/a 77.2
2008 799 41.4 19.3 n/a
2009 768 39.4 19.5 n/a
2010 771 39.4 19.5 74.8
2011 757 39.0 19.4 79
2012 767 40.4 18.9 78.4
2013 733 38.1 19.2 85.5
2014 732 39.3 18.5 84.6
2015 771 37.0 20.8 99.6
2016 789 38.0 20.7 99.1
2017 795 41.4 19.2 99.6
2018 812 39.4 20.6 99.6
2019 784 39.9 19.6 99.6
2020 783 43.0 18.1 99.6
2021 758 44.2 17.1 99.6
2022 719 44.1 16.3 99
2023 692 43.2 16.0 99.6
2024 704 44.7 15.7 99.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pembroke Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,679 (17.3%) $8,041 (82.7%) $9,720

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pembroke Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1143rd of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1206th of 1502 Elementary schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pembroke Elementary)64.154.3
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Public Schools of Robeson County)55.553
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Pembroke Elementary)41.924.8
 17.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Public Schools of Robeson County)43.533.3
 10.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pembroke Elementary)3234.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Public Schools of Robeson County)39.437.2
 2.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Pembroke Elementary)42.626.9
 15.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Public Schools of Robeson County)39.935.1
 4.8%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pembroke Elementary)39.835.4
 4.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Public Schools of Robeson County)37.730.2
 7.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Pembroke Elementary)34.529.2
 5.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Public Schools of Robeson County)32.326.1
 6.2%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Pembroke Elementary)75.269.8
 5.4%
   5th Grade Science (Public Schools of Robeson County)60.544.7
 15.8%
   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 Students784692
 11.7%
African American4338
 11.6%
American Indian643572
 11%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic3425
 26.5%
Pacific Islander00
White1421
 50%
Two or More Races4735
 25.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.6%99.6%
 0.1%


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Students at Pembroke Elementary are 82% American Indian, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% White.

Pembroke Elementary ranks in the bottom 22.3% of North Carolina elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 704 students attended Pembroke Elementary.

Students who attend Pembroke Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pembroke Middle
High : PSRC Early College at RCC
High : Purnell Swett High


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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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