Anderson Creek Academy

Public, Charter K-5

4940 Ray Road
Spring Lake, NC 28390

(910) 814-9001

District: Anderson Creek Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
99^th of 1,502 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 26.3

Number of students: 288

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.9%

Hispanic:

19.8%

African American:

13.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 4.7%

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Compare Details Anderson Creek Academy ranks better than 93.4% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.67. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Anderson Creek Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.9%), Hispanic (19.8%), African American (13.5%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Anderson Creek Academy is 26.3. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Anderson Creek Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Anderson Creek Academy 99^th of 1502 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Anderson Creek Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Military Connected students:

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White students:

Anderson Creek Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Anderson Creek Academy 12^th of 243 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Anderson Creek Academy

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Rank History for all students at Anderson Creek Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2015	66.19	472^nd	1440	67.2%
2016	60.65	549^th	1425	61.5%
2017	75.51	316^th	1429	77.9%
2018	83.62	175^th	1434	87.8%
2019	84.54	173^rd	1473	88.3%
2021	84.09	194^th	1489	87.0%
2022	82.62	213^th	1514	85.9%
2023	90.67	99^th	1502	93.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Anderson Creek Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	90.92	41^st	1437	97.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Anderson Creek Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	82.82	173^rd	1405	87.7%
2019	76.72	266^th	1424	81.3%
2021	83.74	175^th	1440	87.8%
2022	84.90	157^th	1458	89.2%
2023	89.63	99^th	1459	93.2%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Anderson Creek Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	66.85	24^th	76	68.4%
2019	64.65	24^th	72	66.7%
2021	59.64	31^st	76	59.2%
2022	48.99	48^th	85	43.5%
2023	82.31	11^th	81	86.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Anderson Creek Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	82.00	188^th	1413	86.7%
2019	88.96	104^th	1430	92.7%
2021	79.69	244^th	1444	83.1%
2022	75.12	304^th	1464	79.2%
2023	89.09	106^th	1461	92.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Anderson Creek Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	82.91	80^th	851	90.6%

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Rank History for White students at Anderson Creek Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	64.30	413^th	1178	64.9%
2019	76.74	224^th	1183	81.1%
2021	65.95	368^th	1172	68.6%
2022	69.41	327^th	1194	72.6%
2023	82.35	150^th	1183	87.3%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Thursday, June 29, 2023

Horrible school. Definitely questionable use of public funding as well. The principal has less than 5 years of overall teaching experience, and all teachers are brand new and hired based on their personal relationships with the principal. Teacher turnover is extremely high and children suffer academically due to this. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, June 9, 2023

This school disappoints and fails to meet even the most basic standards. The campus itself is desolate and lacks essential facilities such as a cafeteria, sports, and music program, depriving students of a well-rounded education. However, it is the principal who truly taints the school's reputation. She exudes an off-putting demeanor, treating others with condescension and a sense of superiority. Her youth and inexperience clearly hinder her ability to lead effectively. Her self-centered nature is apparent in her relentless pursuit of the spotlight at every event, overshadowing the students' achievements. Additionally, the principal exhibits favoritism towards her friends on staff, granting them preferential treatment while expecting the same for her own child. This unfairness undermines the educational environment and harms the other children. ACA falls far short of providing a nurturing and equitable learning environment, leaving much to be desired. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Went against my better judgement after reading the numerous online reviews and tried out this school… I should have listened to ya'll online! Don't make my mistake…do NOT send your child here! My son is now at public and doing MUCH better. ACA is unorganized… poorly managed… and constantly playing favorites with treatment of students, families, and faculty. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, April 24, 2020

I honestly can't say anything good about this school except for the fact that we have had ONE good teacher since our child started attending. Compared to our experience with Harnett County public schools, this school as been awful. Communication is a serious problem and it really seems like the school administration either doesn't know what they are doing or simply does not care. I do not believe this school has our children's best interests at heart and would highly advise parents to enroll their children in one of the county schools. The county schools provide a much higher quality of education, communication and engagement. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Anderson Creek Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	99	39	4	25	0	3	14	184
2016	128	40	4	33	0	2	23	230
2017	146	25	4	35	0	1	27	238
2018	160	25	3	31	2	0	24	245
2019	167	19	0	39	3	2	24	254
2020	169	22	0	41	7	0	23	262
2021	187	29	4	54	7	0	26	307
2022	163	31	7	53	9	1	37	301
2023	138	39	7	57	7	2	38	288

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Anderson Creek Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	184	14.0	13.1	9.8
2016	230	13.0	17.6	13.9
2017	238	15.6	15.2	24.4
2018	245	16.8	14.5	2.4
2019	254	14.6	17.3	4.7
2020	262	10.8	24.1	n/a
2021	307	12.0	25.5	n/a
2022	301	9.4	31.7	n/a
2023	288	10.9	26.3	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Anderson Creek Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	184	14.0	13.1	9.8
2016	230	13.0	17.6	13.9
2017	238	15.6	15.2	24.4
2018	245	16.8	14.5	2.4
2019	254	14.6	17.3	4.7
2020	262	10.8	24.1	n/a
2021	307	12.0	25.5	n/a
2022	301	9.4	31.7	n/a
2023	288	10.9	26.3	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Anderson Creek Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 173^rd of 1473 Elementary schools	Ranks 99^th of 1502 Elementary schools	5.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Anderson Creek Academy)	87.2	88.1	0.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	64.3	61.1	3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Anderson Creek Academy)	89.7	76.2	13.5%
3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)	56.8	48	8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Anderson Creek Academy)	79.1	71.8	7.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
4th Grade Reading (Anderson Creek Academy)	69.8	82.1	12.3%
4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Anderson Creek Academy)	75	81	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	60.2	55.9	4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Anderson Creek Academy)	63.9	71.4	7.5%
5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	54.6	48	6.6%
5th Grade Science (Anderson Creek Academy)	83.3	81	2.3%
5th Grade Science (North Carolina)	72.6	65.3	7.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	254	288	13.4%
African American	19	39	105.3%
American Indian	3	7	133.3%
Asian	0	7
Hispanic	39	57	46.2%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	167	138	17.4%
Two or More Races	24	38	58.3%

Schools Near Anderson Creek Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				EOG Mathematics (2023)			EOG Reading (2023)			EOG Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Anderson Creek Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	4940 Ray Road	Spring Lake	28390	Harnett County	Anderson Creek Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(910) 814-9001	288	11	26.3		138 (47.9%)	39 (13.5%)	57 (19.8%)	7 (2.4%)	7 (2.4%)	2 (0.7%)	38 (13.2%)	90.7	99^th of 1502 public elementary schools	93.4%		82.6	213^th of 1514 public elementary schools	85.9%	114	88.1	71.8	81.0	76.2	82.1	71.4	81.0
Overhills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2626 Ray Road	Spring Lake	28390	Harnett County	Harnett County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(910) 436-3545	930	65	14.2	52.9%	323 (34.7%)	297 (31.9%)	183 (19.7%)	11 (1.2%)	6 (0.6%)	6 (0.6%)	104 (11.2%)	30.9	1074^th of 1502 public elementary schools	28.5%		22.8	1211^th of 1514 public elementary schools	20.0%	137	54.6	43.2	32.6	50.9	46.9	36.0	44.0	$8,755	$1,118	$7,637
Anderson Creek Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	914 Anderson Creek Sch Rd	Bunnlevel	28323	Harnett County	Harnett County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(910) 893-4523	582	43	13.4	61.3%	282 (48.5%)	129 (22.2%)	116 (19.9%)	6 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	46 (7.9%)								(n/a)								$10,316	$1,371	$8,945
Highland Elementary	Public	K-5	1915 Buffalo Lake Road	Sanford	27332	Harnett County	Harnett County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(919) 499-2200	891	62	14.4	53.1%	431 (48.4%)	160 (18.0%)	206 (23.1%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (0.9%)	79 (8.9%)	32.8	1042^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	30.6%		32.1	1051^st of 1514 public elementary schools	30.6%	9	61.8	43.0	43.5	42.4	48.1	30.5	49.4	$8,595	$1,050	$7,546
South Harnett Elementary	Public	3-5	8335 NC 210 South	Bunnlevel	28323	Harnett County	Harnett County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(910) 893-9153	448	31	14.6	63.4%	185 (41.3%)	112 (25.0%)	85 (19.0%)	4 (0.9%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	57 (12.7%)	22.9	1210^th of 1502 public elementary schools	19.4%		19.5	1281^st of 1514 public elementary schools	15.4%	71	37.4	39.5	41.2	29.7	38.0	43.8	49.0	$8,707	$1,152	$7,555
Johnsonville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	18495 NC HWY 27 West	Cameron	28326	Harnett County	Harnett County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(919) 499-4912	475	34	13.7	99.4%	151 (31.8%)	136 (28.6%)	133 (28.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (10.7%)	28.4	1117^th of 1502 public elementary schools	25.6%		17.9	1319^th of 1514 public elementary schools	12.9%	202	66.2	41.9	34.1	44.2	37.8	29.7	47.3	$9,975	$1,423	$8,552
Benhaven Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	520 Olive Farm Dr	Sanford	27332	Harnett County	Harnett County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(919) 499-4811	1,030	72	14.3	45.0%	463 (45.0%)	202 (19.6%)	241 (23.4%)	21 (2.0%)	4 (0.4%)	10 (1.0%)	89 (8.6%)	74.1	340^th of 1502 public elementary schools	77.4%		73.1	353^rd of 1514 public elementary schools	76.7%	13	79.4	72.2	68.6	58.3	71.0	53.6	62.1	$8,663	$866	$7,797
Manchester Elementary	Public	K-5	611 Spring Avenue	Spring Lake	28390	Cumberland County	Cumberland County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(910) 436-2151	271	21	13.1	98.9%	43 (15.9%)	150 (55.4%)	48 (17.7%)	3 (1.1%)	5 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (8.1%)	40.8	919^th of 1502 public elementary schools	38.8%		35.2	1003^rd of 1514 public elementary schools	33.8%	84	52.6	45.7	54.5	40.4	39.1	47.7	68.2	$9,267	$1,263	$8,004
William T Brown Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2522 Andrews Church Road	Spring Lake	28390	Cumberland County	Cumberland County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(910) 497-1258	598	38	15.7	99.5%	56 (9.4%)	377 (63.0%)	96 (16.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.8%)	62 (10.4%)	17.6	1294^th of 1502 public elementary schools	13.8%		25.6	1164^th of 1514 public elementary schools	23.1%	130	41.3	44.6	24.7	27.5	43.4	27.2	43.2	$12,758	$1,937	$10,821
Boone Trail Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1425 Adcock Road	Lillington	27546	Harnett County	Harnett County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(910) 893-4013	507	37	13.6	72.0%	238 (46.9%)	63 (12.4%)	170 (33.5%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.3%)	26.9	1141^st of 1502 public elementary schools	24.0%		27.9	1122^nd of 1514 public elementary schools	25.9%	19	49.3	34.1	51.5	36.0	37.4	32.0	55.3	$9,275	$1,308	$7,968

Frequently Asked Questions about Anderson Creek Academy

What is the racial makeup of Anderson Creek Academy?

Students at Anderson Creek Academy are 48% White, 20% Hispanic, 14% African American, 13% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian.

Is Anderson Creek Academy a good school?

Yes. Anderson Creek Academy ranks in the top 6.6% of North Carolina elementary schools.

How many students attend Anderson Creek Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 288 students attended Anderson Creek Academy.

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