About This School
Public School | Grades K-5 | Lenoir County Public Schools
Banks Elementary School is located in Kinston, NC and is one of 9 elementary schools in Lenoir County Public Schools School District. It is a public school that serves 520 students in grades K-5.
Banks Elementary School made 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 Banks Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Banks Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Banks Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Banks Elementary School made 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 Banks Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Banks Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Banks Elementary School's students and teachers. more
2148 Falling Creek Rd, Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-9470
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Bethel Christian Academy 1.7 miles | n/a | |
| Caswell Center 3.7 miles | n/a | |
| Northeast Elementary School 4 miles |  |
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| Arendell Parrott Academy 4.1 miles | n/a | |
| Northwest Elementary School 4.2 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 520
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Banks Elementary School had 55% 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
57%
Black
25%
Hispanic
13%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Two or More Races
2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
Lenoir County Public Schools District Spending
$8,454Per Pupil
The Lenoir County Public Schools spends $8,454 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 32% on support services, 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Lenoir County Public Schools District
16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Banks Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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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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6 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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