Cape Hatteras Elementary School

Cape Hatteras Elementary School is a public elementary school in Buxton, North Carolina, serving 306 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Dare County Schools district, which is ranked 83 out of 242 districts in the state.

Academically, Cape Hatteras Elementary School has shown a mixed performance compared to state and district averages. While the school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate is higher than the state average, its Mathematics and Reading proficiency rates for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades are generally lower than the district and state. The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with some years showing stronger results and others weaker. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined, from a high of 305 out of 1,434 North Carolina elementary schools in 2017-2018 to a low of 841 out of 1,489 in 2020-2021.

The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with male students generally performing better than female students. However, Hispanic and White students have lower rankings compared to the state, and students with disabilities and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds also have lower rankings, suggesting the need for targeted support. The school has been able to reduce its student-teacher ratio, which could potentially have a positive impact on student learning and engagement. With higher per-student spending compared to the state average, the school's resources could be further examined to ensure they are effectively supporting student learning and achievement.