Serving 498 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Blue Creek 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 is 47% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blue Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Blue Creek Elementary School's student population of 498 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
498 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
2023
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Blue Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Creek Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1648 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)47%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
24%
22%
Black
18%
24%
White
47%
42%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.1%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Blue Creek Elementary School is ranked #1648 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Blue Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Blue Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southwest Elementary School, Carolina Forest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Blue Creek Elementary School?
498 students attend Blue Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Blue Creek Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blue Creek Elementary School?
Blue Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Blue Creek Elementary School offer ?
Blue Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Creek Elementary School part of?
Blue Creek Elementary School is part of Onslow County Schools.
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