Pasquotank Elementary

Pasquotank Elementary is a public elementary school in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, serving 270 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has a diverse student population, with a high percentage of students from low-income families, and faces significant academic challenges compared to other schools in the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools district.

Pasquotank Elementary's academic performance, as measured by state standardized test scores, is generally below the district and state averages across various grade levels and subject areas, particularly in reading. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of North Carolina elementary schools and has a low 0 or 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating poor overall performance. However, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with relatively stronger performance for African American and Hispanic students compared to White students and students with disabilities.

Interestingly, Pasquotank Elementary's academic performance is lower than that of nearby schools in the district, such as Weeksville Elementary, which has significantly higher test scores and a much higher statewide ranking. Additionally, while Pasquotank Elementary has higher per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio than the district average, these factors do not appear to have a significant impact on the school's academic outcomes, which are likely influenced by the high poverty rate of its student population.