About This School
Public School | Grades PK-5 | Dare County Schools
Cape Hatteras Elementary School is located in Buxton, NC and is one of 5 elementary schools in Dare County Schools School District. It is a public school that serves 285 students in grades PK-5.
Cape Hatteras Elementary School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of North Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Cape Hatteras Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Cape Hatteras Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Cape Hatteras Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Cape Hatteras Elementary School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of North Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Cape Hatteras Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Cape Hatteras Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Cape Hatteras Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Nearby Cities
47500 Middle Ridge, Buxton, NC 27920
(252) 995-6196
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Ocracoke School 21.3 miles |  |
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| Wanchese Christian Academy 40.6 miles | n/a | |
| Mattamuskeet Elementary School 42.1 miles |  |
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| Manteo Elementary School 47.5 miles |  |
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| Nags Head Elementary School 49.9 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 285
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Cape Hatteras Elementary School had 41% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. North Carolina had 50% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
84%
Hispanic
14%
Two or More Races
1%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Dare County Schools District Spending
$11,060Per Pupil
The Dare County Schools spends $11,060 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 35% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Dare County Schools District
13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Cape Hatteras Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Dare County Schools School DistrictTest Scores
About the EOG
What is it?
The End-of-Grades (EOG) Tests are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of level 1 through level 4. The goal is for students to score at or above level 3, the proficient level. Students who do not score at the proficient level are eligible for remedial help, may retake the exam and may not be promot
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8 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For North Carolina, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2012 EOG Results and EOC Results for all subjects tested.
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