Courtney Elementary

Summary:

Courtney Elementary is a public elementary school in Yadkinville, North Carolina, serving 224 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics and science, where it consistently outperforms the Yadkin County Schools district and the state average.

One key differentiator is Courtney Elementary's student population, which has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (26.79%) compared to the state average, and a lower percentage of African American students (0%) compared to the state and nearby schools. The school has shown particularly strong performance for its Hispanic student subgroup, ranking 59th out of 951 North Carolina elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year. However, the school's performance for its White student subgroup has been relatively lower, ranking 871st out of 1,166 North Carolina elementary schools in the same year.

Despite Courtney Elementary's consistent academic success, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 39.83% in 2021-2022 to 64.73% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. While the school generally outperforms other Yadkin County Schools in the area, it lags behind some of the higher-performing schools in the neighboring Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district, such as Lewisville Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2529 Courtney-Huntsville Rd
       Yadkinville, NC  27055


(336) 551-1120

District: Yadkin County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
633rd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,380 Help


Students who attend Courtney Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Forbush Middle
High:    Forbush High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  241

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.8%
Hispanic:
24.9%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Courtney Elementary ranks better than 57.9% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 4th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Yadkin County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details Courtney Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2009 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.49. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.8%), Hispanic (24.9%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Courtney Elementary is 16.3, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Yadkin County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Courtney Elementary is $11,380, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Yadkin County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Courtney Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Courtney Elementary 633rd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Courtney Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Yadkin County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Yadkin County Schools 126th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Courtney Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Courtney Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 48.65 736th 1276 42.3%
2007 35.78 955th 1293 26.1%
2008 42.04 842nd 1324 36.4%
2009 47.31 805th 1354 40.5%
2010 65.50 497th 1363 63.5%
2011 75.41 282nd 1381 79.6%
2012 79.57 221st 1388 84.1%
2013 79.42 236th 1403 83.2%
2014 79.66 247th 1390 82.2%
2015 79.75 245th 1440 83.0%
2016 79.13 246th 1425 82.7%
2017 78.04 259th 1429 81.9%
2018 77.74 261st 1434 81.8%
2019 79.13 242nd 1473 83.6%
2021 52.82 669th 1489 55.1%
2022 50.89 727th 1514 52.0%
2023 59.66 585th 1502 61.1%
2024 57.10 633rd 1505 57.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Courtney Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.14 84th 1332 93.7%
2019 85.51 96th 1361 92.9%
2021 80.82 139th 1329 89.5%
2022 80.17 142nd 1366 89.6%
2023 75.03 235th 1437 83.6%
2024 65.71 388th 1450 73.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Courtney Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.44 347th 1405 75.3%
2019 74.49 308th 1424 78.4%
2021 41.26 810th 1440 43.8%
2022 41.51 861st 1458 40.9%
2023 54.73 642nd 1459 56.0%
2024 57.78 584th 1455 59.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Courtney Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.43 266th 1413 81.2%
2019 79.85 220th 1430 84.6%
2021 63.80 486th 1444 66.3%
2022 59.72 571st 1464 61.0%
2023 64.31 483rd 1461 66.9%
2024 54.58 659th 1464 55.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Courtney Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.06 61st 865 92.9%
2022 58.53 300th 893 66.4%
2023 62.19 271st 915 70.4%
2024 88.32 59th 951 93.8%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Courtney Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.20 403rd 1178 65.8%
2019 71.77 291st 1183 75.4%
2021 46.29 628th 1172 46.4%
2022 36.29 814th 1194 31.8%
2023 42.07 723rd 1183 38.9%
2024 31.38 871st 1166 25.3%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Courtney Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 72.21 140th 598 76.6%
2007 54.09 319th 606 47.4%
2008 54.80 311th 620 49.8%
2009 33.49 485th 630 23.0%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Thursday, June 7, 2012

Open Quote Courtney Elementary has been an experience this year for my grandchildren in grades K-1. The teachers were very supportive and caring, and displayed exemplary skills in teaching. Transferring from another school during the school season was a big step for my grandchildren, but their teachers helped make the adjustment nearly effortless. The school does not have diversity where students are concerned, but is a great school to receive a well-rounded and professionally guided education. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, June 7, 2012

Open Quote Courtney Elementary School is a great school of caring and committed teachers. The location leaves the school without diversity in the student body, which is something parents might want to take into consideration. Otherwise, parents would be pleased at the education and attention their students receive at Courtney Elementary. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Courtney Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 345 16 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1989 337 14 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1990 342 12 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1991 341 16 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1992 343 14 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1993 355 14 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1994 373 12 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1995 380 11 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1996 380 11 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1997 367 10 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1998 401 19 2 16 0 n/a n/a 1 439
1999 406 20 2 17 2 n/a n/a 0 447
2000 399 17 2 11 2 n/a n/a 0 431
2001 385 15 2 17 3 n/a n/a 0 422
2002 391 14 4 47 5 n/a n/a 0 461
2003 391 14 4 47 5 n/a n/a 0 461
2004 397 15 4 35 4 n/a n/a 0 455
2005 386 17 4 41 3 n/a n/a 0 451
2006 367 19 4 51 3 n/a n/a 0 444
2007 357 14 1 58 4 n/a n/a 8 442
2008 356 14 1 56 2 n/a n/a 7 436
2009 307 23 2 57 2 n/a n/a 0 391
2010 240 11 3 48 2 n/a n/a 0 304
2011 242 7 2 41 3 0 2 0 297
2012 242 8 2 36 2 0 3 0 293
2013 239 7 3 47 1 0 5 0 302
2014 221 5 3 51 1 0 13 0 294
2015 240 6 2 55 1 0 5 0 309
2016 217 6 1 58 1 0 4 0 287
2017 203 3 0 58 1 0 4 0 269
2018 200 4 0 69 0 0 1 0 274
2019 176 4 0 85 0 0 0 0 265
2020 169 3 0 80 0 0 2 0 254
2021 137 2 0 62 0 0 4 0 205
2022 156 2 0 67 0 0 6 0 231
2023 159 0 0 60 0 0 5 0 224
2024 173 1 0 60 0 0 7 0 241

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 Courtney Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 362 19.0 19.0 15.7
1989 356 19.0 18.7 28.9
1990 356 22.0 16.1 28.7
1991 373 22.0 16.9 27.3
1992 362 22.0 16.4 15.5
1993 375 22.0 17.0 15.7
1994 397 22.0 18.0 14.6
1995 409 21.0 19.5 14.4
1996 409 21.0 19.5 14.4
1997 401 23.0 17.4 13.7
1998 439 32.0 13.7 13.7
1999 447 26.0 17.2 21.7
2000 431 29.0 14.9 26.9
2001 422 29.0 14.6 17.5
2002 461 29.0 15.9 34.7
2003 461 29.0 15.9 34.7
2004 455 29.0 15.7 37.1
2005 451 29.0 15.6 37
2006 444 29.0 15.3 45.5
2007 442 n/a n/a 45.4
2008 436 28.7 15.2 45.7
2009 391 28.5 13.7 44.8
2010 304 20.7 14.6 50.3
2011 297 19.7 15.0 48.8
2012 293 19.6 14.9 51.9
2013 302 18.1 16.6 61.3
2014 294 19.7 14.8 65
2015 309 20.0 15.4 64.1
2016 287 20.0 14.3 49.1
2017 269 21.5 12.4 62.8
2018 274 21.1 12.9 61.7
2019 265 20.2 13.0 63.8
2020 254 17.9 14.1 64.2
2021 205 15.3 13.3 51.2
2022 231 15.9 14.5 39.8
2023 224 15.3 14.6 64.7
2024 241 14.7 16.3 98.8

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 Courtney Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 362 19.0 19.0 15.7
1989 356 19.0 18.7 28.9
1990 356 22.0 16.1 28.7
1991 373 22.0 16.9 27.3
1992 362 22.0 16.4 15.5
1993 375 22.0 17.0 15.7
1994 397 22.0 18.0 14.6
1995 409 21.0 19.5 14.4
1996 409 21.0 19.5 14.4
1997 401 23.0 17.4 13.7
1998 439 32.0 13.7 13.7
1999 447 26.0 17.2 21.7
2000 431 29.0 14.9 26.9
2001 422 29.0 14.6 17.5
2002 461 29.0 15.9 34.7
2003 461 29.0 15.9 34.7
2004 455 29.0 15.7 37.1
2005 451 29.0 15.6 37
2006 444 29.0 15.3 45.5
2007 442 n/a n/a 45.4
2008 436 28.7 15.2 45.7
2009 391 28.5 13.7 44.8
2010 304 20.7 14.6 50.3
2011 297 19.7 15.0 48.8
2012 293 19.6 14.9 51.9
2013 302 18.1 16.6 61.3
2014 294 19.7 14.8 65
2015 309 20.0 15.4 64.1
2016 287 20.0 14.3 49.1
2017 269 21.5 12.4 62.8
2018 274 21.1 12.9 61.7
2019 265 20.2 13.0 63.8
2020 254 17.9 14.1 64.2
2021 205 15.3 13.3 51.2
2022 231 15.9 14.5 39.8
2023 224 15.3 14.6 64.7
2024 241 14.7 16.3 98.8

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 Courtney Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,507 (13.2%) $9,873 (86.8%) $11,380

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Courtney Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 242nd of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 585th of 1502 Elementary schools
 22.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Courtney Elementary)7170.8
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Yadkin County Schools)73.265.7
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Courtney Elementary)51.629.2
 22.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Yadkin County Schools)59.943.7
 16.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Courtney Elementary)58.666.7
 8.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Yadkin County Schools)56.954
 2.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Courtney Elementary)79.357.6
 21.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Yadkin County Schools)47.855.6
 7.8%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Courtney Elementary)79.153.1
 26%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Yadkin County Schools)60.755.1
 5.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Courtney Elementary)74.456.3
 18.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Yadkin County Schools)55.646.3
 9.3%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Courtney Elementary)9371.9
 21.1%
   5th Grade Science (Yadkin County Schools)68.766.3
 2.4%
   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 Students265224
 15.5%
African American40
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic8560
 29.4%
Pacific Islander00
White176159
 9.7%
Two or More Races05
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.8%64.7%
 1%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 241 students attended Courtney Elementary.

Students who attend Courtney Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Forbush Middle
High : Forbush High

Courtney Elementary ranks 633rd of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Courtney Elementary are 72% White, 25% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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