Summary:
The 29824 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, W.E. Parker Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 375 students. The school's student population is predominantly White (42.67%) and African American (45.33%), with smaller percentages of Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students.
Academically, W.E. Parker Elementary has consistently performed below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency across multiple grade levels. For example, the school's 4th grade proficiency rates ranged from 33.4% in ELA to 19.3% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 53.8% and 45.8%, respectively. Additionally, the school's 4th grade Science proficiency rate of 26.4% was significantly lower than the state average of 46.6%. These academic challenges may be exacerbated by the fact that 100% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty population that may require additional resources and support.
Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $14,335 and a student-teacher ratio of 12.9, the data suggests that the funding and resources may not be effectively translating into improved student outcomes. Further analysis would be needed to understand how the school's resources are being utilized and identify any potential areas for improvement. Additionally, the lack of diversity in the student population, with limited representation from Hispanic and Asian students, may indicate a need to explore ways to better serve the diverse needs of the community.
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