Hargrove Elementary

Summary:

Hargrove Elementary is a public elementary school in Faison, North Carolina, serving grades PK-5 with 365 students. The school stands out for its high Hispanic student population, strong academic performance in mathematics and science, and success in supporting its low-income and English Language Learner (ELL) students.

Hargrove Elementary has consistently outperformed the Sampson County Schools district and the state of North Carolina in mathematics proficiency across grades 3-5. The school's 5th-grade science proficiency has also been consistently higher than the district and state averages. Notably, Hargrove Elementary has performed particularly well with its Hispanic and ELL student populations, ranking in the top 25% of North Carolina elementary schools for these subgroups. However, the school's performance for its White student population has been relatively weaker, ranking in the bottom 25% of North Carolina elementary schools in recent years.

While Hargrove Elementary generally outperforms the other nearby schools in the Sampson County Schools district, some schools in the Wayne County Public Schools and Clinton City Schools districts, such as Grantham Elementary and Sunset Avenue Elementary, have shown stronger academic performance in certain grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, Hargrove Elementary's declining enrollment, from 462 students in 2020-2021 to 365 students in 2022-2023, suggests an area for further investigation.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7725 Faison Hwy
       Faison, NC  28341-5825


(910) 533-3444

District: Sampson County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
579th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,435 Help


Students who attend Hargrove Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Hobbton Middle
High:    Hobbton High
    Sampson Early College High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  375

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.9%
White:
26.4%
African American:
12.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hargrove Elementary ranks better than 61.5% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 3rd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Sampson County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Hargrove Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.9%), White (26.4%), African American (12.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Sampson County Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hargrove Elementary is 15.8. 7 elementary schools in the Sampson County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hargrove Elementary is $11,435, which is the highest among 9 elementary schools in the Sampson County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hargrove Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hargrove Elementary 579th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Hargrove Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Sampson County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Sampson County Schools 130th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hargrove Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hargrove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 38.59 884th 1276 30.7%
2007 60.33 541st 1293 58.2%
2008 69.33 360th 1324 72.8%
2009 64.52 518th 1354 61.7%
2010 75.66 281st 1363 79.4%
2011 70.14 398th 1381 71.2%
2012 73.71 327th 1388 76.4%
2013 50.09 662nd 1403 52.8%
2014 51.67 676th 1390 51.4%
2015 63.54 507th 1440 64.8%
2016 73.27 344th 1425 75.9%
2017 74.41 334th 1429 76.6%
2018 80.64 212th 1434 85.2%
2019 73.01 349th 1473 76.3%
2021 41.31 855th 1489 42.6%
2022 65.48 489th 1514 67.7%
2023 56.10 652nd 1502 56.6%
2024 60.19 579th 1505 61.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hargrove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.39 11th 421 97.4%
2019 87.08 34th 497 93.2%
2021 55.46 111th 385 71.2%
2022 73.25 55th 485 88.7%
2023 63.16 115th 514 77.6%
2024 59.52 143rd 533 73.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hargrove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.85 53rd 1332 96.0%
2019 87.79 70th 1361 94.9%
2021 64.62 348th 1329 73.8%
2022 80.73 137th 1366 90.0%
2023 75.35 232nd 1437 83.9%
2024 75.74 219th 1450 84.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Hargrove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.08 326th 1405 76.8%
2019 72.50 341st 1424 76.1%
2021 35.61 898th 1440 37.6%
2022 61.95 517th 1458 64.5%
2023 57.16 603rd 1459 58.7%
2024 65.19 453rd 1455 68.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hargrove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.79 23rd 897 97.4%
2019 99.66 2nd 878 99.8%
2022 52.72 223rd 634 64.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hargrove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 69.83 72nd 669 89.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Hargrove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.97 170th 1413 88.0%
2019 71.61 350th 1430 75.5%
2021 46.86 736th 1444 49.0%
2022 66.11 453rd 1464 69.1%
2023 53.86 669th 1461 54.2%
2024 54.03 667th 1464 54.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Hargrove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.38 34th 927 96.3%
2019 99.48 1st 949 99.9%
2021 34.63 578th 896 35.5%
2022 58.62 295th 927 68.2%
2023 72.26 183rd 933 80.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hargrove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.97 44th 851 94.8%
2019 78.16 109th 865 87.4%
2021 51.65 357th 843 57.7%
2022 79.56 104th 893 88.4%
2023 68.49 199th 915 78.3%
2024 66.12 258th 951 72.9%
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Rank History for White students at Hargrove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.44 315th 1178 73.3%
2019 81.00 172nd 1183 85.5%
2021 80.52 179th 1172 84.7%
2023 32.91 870th 1183 26.5%
2024 66.63 359th 1166 69.2%
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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 Hargrove Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 213 189 0 52 1 n/a n/a -1 454
1989 208 191 0 54 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1990 193 164 1 48 0 n/a n/a 8 414
1991 191 169 2 55 3 n/a n/a 0 420
1992 201 170 0 70 5 n/a n/a 0 446
1993 184 172 0 69 5 n/a n/a 0 430
1994 174 175 0 52 5 n/a n/a 0 406
1995 196 161 2 70 7 n/a n/a 0 436
1996 196 161 2 70 7 n/a n/a 0 436
1997 195 172 0 68 1 n/a n/a 0 436
1998 177 176 0 75 3 n/a n/a 0 431
1999 196 181 0 102 4 n/a n/a 0 483
2000 193 172 0 104 3 n/a n/a 0 472
2001 145 144 0 106 2 n/a n/a 0 397
2002 152 102 0 117 5 n/a n/a 0 376
2003 152 102 0 117 5 n/a n/a 0 376
2004 154 95 0 147 6 n/a n/a 0 402
2005 149 113 0 129 7 n/a n/a 0 398
2006 143 109 0 139 3 n/a n/a 0 394
2007 127 88 0 149 2 n/a n/a 11 377
2008 103 75 0 169 1 n/a n/a 9 357
2009 127 91 0 168 1 n/a n/a 0 387
2010 140 102 0 195 2 n/a n/a 0 439
2011 137 86 0 213 4 0 10 0 450
2012 132 79 0 233 1 0 13 0 458
2013 115 77 0 223 1 0 7 0 423
2014 114 67 0 198 2 0 11 0 392
2015 104 71 0 241 2 0 7 0 425
2016 95 63 0 240 1 0 8 0 407
2017 96 60 0 232 2 0 7 0 397
2018 72 64 0 244 0 0 11 0 391
2019 67 66 0 221 0 0 12 0 366
2020 72 57 0 224 0 0 17 0 370
2021 72 57 0 211 2 0 13 0 355
2022 62 65 0 210 1 2 13 0 353
2023 84 60 0 199 1 2 19 0 365
2024 99 47 0 206 2 1 20 0 375

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 Hargrove Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 454 28.0 16.2 52.4
1989 453 28.0 16.1 51.2
1990 414 27.0 15.3 78.3
1991 420 29.0 14.4 77.1
1992 446 29.0 15.3 45.5
1993 430 27.0 15.9 58.4
1994 406 26.0 15.6 64.5
1995 436 26.0 16.8 54.6
1996 436 26.0 16.8 54.6
1997 436 26.0 16.8 57.6
1998 431 29.0 14.9 58.9
1999 483 30.0 16.1 67.9
2000 472 30.0 15.7 75
2001 397 26.0 15.3 81.4
2002 376 26.0 14.5 81.4
2003 376 26.0 14.5 81.4
2004 402 26.0 15.5 78.6
2005 398 27.0 14.7 77.4
2006 394 27.0 14.6 73.4
2007 377 n/a n/a 82.5
2008 357 28.5 12.5 n/a
2009 387 25.6 15.1 n/a
2010 439 26.7 16.4 78.1
2011 450 27.0 16.6 81.3
2012 458 27.8 16.4 80.1
2013 423 27.9 15.1 79
2014 392 26.8 14.6 89.8
2015 425 27.0 15.7 84.5
2016 407 28.0 14.5 86.2
2017 397 27.0 14.7 99.2
2018 391 27.7 14.1 99.2
2019 366 26.0 14.0 98.1
2020 370 25.4 14.5 99.2
2021 355 24.7 14.3 99.2
2022 353 27.2 12.9 98.9
2023 365 26.1 13.9 99.2
2024 375 23.6 15.8 99.2

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 Hargrove Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 454 28.0 16.2 52.4
1989 453 28.0 16.1 51.2
1990 414 27.0 15.3 78.3
1991 420 29.0 14.4 77.1
1992 446 29.0 15.3 45.5
1993 430 27.0 15.9 58.4
1994 406 26.0 15.6 64.5
1995 436 26.0 16.8 54.6
1996 436 26.0 16.8 54.6
1997 436 26.0 16.8 57.6
1998 431 29.0 14.9 58.9
1999 483 30.0 16.1 67.9
2000 472 30.0 15.7 75
2001 397 26.0 15.3 81.4
2002 376 26.0 14.5 81.4
2003 376 26.0 14.5 81.4
2004 402 26.0 15.5 78.6
2005 398 27.0 14.7 77.4
2006 394 27.0 14.6 73.4
2007 377 n/a n/a 82.5
2008 357 28.5 12.5 n/a
2009 387 25.6 15.1 n/a
2010 439 26.7 16.4 78.1
2011 450 27.0 16.6 81.3
2012 458 27.8 16.4 80.1
2013 423 27.9 15.1 79
2014 392 26.8 14.6 89.8
2015 425 27.0 15.7 84.5
2016 407 28.0 14.5 86.2
2017 397 27.0 14.7 99.2
2018 391 27.7 14.1 99.2
2019 366 26.0 14.0 98.1
2020 370 25.4 14.5 99.2
2021 355 24.7 14.3 99.2
2022 353 27.2 12.9 98.9
2023 365 26.1 13.9 99.2
2024 375 23.6 15.8 99.2

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 Hargrove Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,015 (17.6%) $9,420 (82.4%) $11,435

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hargrove Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 349th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 652nd of 1502 Elementary schools
 19.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hargrove Elementary)70.256.4
 13.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sampson County Schools)70.670.8
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Hargrove Elementary)49.152.7
 3.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Sampson County Schools)56.448.6
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hargrove Elementary)71.269.6
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sampson County Schools)66.952.7
 14.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Hargrove Elementary)6157.1
 3.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Sampson County Schools)67.453.6
 13.8%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hargrove Elementary)86.255.6
 30.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Sampson County Schools)72.459.8
 12.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Hargrove Elementary)74.142.6
 31.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Sampson County Schools)64.643.3
 21.3%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Hargrove Elementary)87.964.8
 23.1%
   5th Grade Science (Sampson County Schools)84.569
 15.5%
   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 Students366365
 0.3%
African American6660
 9.1%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic221199
 10%
Pacific Islander02
White6784
 25.4%
Two or More Races1219
 58.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.1%99.2%
 1.1%


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Hargrove Elementary ranks 579th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Hargrove Elementary are 55% Hispanic, 26% White, 13% African American, 5% Two or more races.

Students who attend Hargrove Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hobbton Middle
High : Hobbton High
High : Sampson Early College High

In the 2023-24 school year, 375 students attended Hargrove Elementary.


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