Summary:
The Edenton-Chowan Schools district in North Carolina is home to two elementary schools: White Oak Elementary and D.F. Walker Elementary. Both schools serve students from prekindergarten through fifth grade and face significant challenges in serving a predominantly low-income student population.
The data reveals that both White Oak Elementary and D.F. Walker Elementary have extremely high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, at 99.38% and 99.21% respectively. This indicates that the student populations at these schools come from predominantly low-income households. Additionally, the Edenton-Chowan Schools district is ranked 180 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, suggesting the district as a whole is performing poorly compared to other districts in the state.
While the schools have similar demographics, there are some differences in their performance and resources. D.F. Walker Elementary has struggled academically, with test scores lagging behind the state average in most subjects and grade levels. In contrast, White Oak Elementary spends $13,005 per student, while D.F. Walker Elementary spends $10,795 per student, potentially indicating resource disparities within the district. Overall, the data suggests that the Edenton-Chowan Schools district and its elementary schools face significant challenges in serving their high-poverty student population and improving academic outcomes.
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