Cape Hatteras Elementary School

Cape Hatteras Elementary School is a public pre-k and elementary school in Buxton, NC.

Cape Hatteras Elementary School is home to the tropical storms in Buxton, NC.

Cape Hatteras Elementary School has great classroom buildings for students on Hatteras Island.

Cape Hatteras Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

47500 Middle Ridge Trl, Buxton, NC

Dare County Schools

306 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mrs Sherry Couch

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1

Math Proficiency
59%

Reading Proficiency
41%

B-

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

41%

Math Proficiency

59%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 10:1 Teachers 31	Full Time Teachers 31
Teachers in First or Second Year 0%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

298:1

Student Diversity

Male 51%	Female 49%
White 72.6%	Hispanic 22.3%
Two or more races 4.8%	Asian or Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

3/31/2012

I am so happy to have my children in this school. The teachers are incredible, and the staff works together as a team to provide all children with a positive learning environment. The principal even greets each student by name each morning at the main entrance! It's a small school in an isolated are...

5.0 parent

3/30/2012

Teachers and administration at this school are tops in technology and are using research-based teaching methods. They are driven to improve student learning as well as being caring individuals. The mission and goals are met with a collaborative effort. I would recommend this school to any parent loo...

5.0 teacher

3/30/2012

This is the best elementary school I have ever been involved with. The collaboration and dedication to learning make this staff a perfect example of what an exemplary elementary school should be. The students are getting a "private" education at a public school price!

1.0 parent

11/18/2011

I think this school should be a little more open to change. They are too "relaxed" in their old methods & don't want to make the proper revisions to better not just themselves, but total involvement as a whole. They are behind with their teaching methods & kids are far behind on the normal level of...

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Median Lot Size

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Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

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Cape Hatteras Secondary School

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Cape Hatteras Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Buxton, NC, in the Buxton neighborhood, and is served by the Dare County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 306 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 59% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Cape Hatteras Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $593,181. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cape Hatteras Secondary School, and more. Learn more about what Buxton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cape Hatteras Elementary School.

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