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Edna Andrews Elementary School (Closed 2023)

306 S Horton St
Hamilton, NC 27840
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 114 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Edna Andrews Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NC)
(17-18)
15-19%
48%
(17-18)
15-19%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
14%
21%
Black
66%
25%
White
19%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Edna Andrews Elementary School?
114 students attend Edna Andrews Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Edna Andrews Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edna Andrews Elementary School?
Edna Andrews Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Edna Andrews Elementary School offer ?
Edna Andrews Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Edna Andrews Elementary School part of?
Edna Andrews Elementary School is part of Martin County Schools School District.

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