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Beaufort Elementary School

110 Carraway Drive
Beaufort, NC 28516
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Beaufort Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 367 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Beaufort Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Beaufort Elementary School's student population of 367 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
367 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

School Rankings

Beaufort Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beaufort Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#812 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
64%
51%
53%
50%
75-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
13%
25%
White
66%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beaufort Elementary School's ranking?
Beaufort Elementary School is ranked #812 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Beaufort Elementary School often compared to?
Beaufort Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tiller School, Morehead City Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Beaufort Elementary School?
367 students attend Beaufort Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Beaufort Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beaufort Elementary School?
Beaufort Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Beaufort Elementary School offer ?
Beaufort Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Beaufort Elementary School part of?
Beaufort Elementary School is part of Carteret County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 367 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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