D
Needs Improvement
47/100

Central Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 206 N 3rd Street, Albemarle, NC 28001
Overall
D
47/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 23rd percentile in North Carolina
Growth
C
Students gain 0.77 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 36th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

47
Repit Score
out of 100
551
Students
enrolled
16.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%23/1001.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%36/100Students gain 0.77 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.98 in 2009–19; 28th percentile in North Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 99% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −17 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency26% (−20 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency25% (−17 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Carolina state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White32%32%reading -26 pts, math -26 pts7th percentile (list)
Black22%12%reading -4 pts, math -7 pts33rd percentile (list)
Hispanic25%25%reading -4 pts, math -5 pts36th percentile (list)
Multiracial10%50%reading -35 pts, math +10 pts21st percentile (list)
Low-income17%17%reading -11 pts, math -8 pts22nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 206 N 3rd Street
City Albemarle
ZIP Code 28001
District 3704320
NCES School ID 370432000024
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28001

Understanding the community around Central Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $54,284
Per Capita Income $28,719
Poverty Rate 11.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.4%
High School or Higher 86.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $165,200
Median Rent $838
Owner-Occupied 67.3%
Renter-Occupied 32.7%
View full data for ZIP 28001 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Central Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.1%
Female 45.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 33.9%
Black 32.9%
Two or More Races 15.3%
Hispanic/Latino 13.8%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 551
Teachers (FTE) 33.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has a Repit School Score of 47 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has 551 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1.
What grades does Central Elementary serve?
Central Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Central Elementary receive per student?
Central Elementary receives $12,039 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Central Elementary in 28001 ▼
Avg Home Value
$265,890
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,444
1-Year Change
+4.0%
% Renters
32.7%

Other Schools in 28001

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026