D
Needs Improvement
36/100

Dunn Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 800 W Harnett St, Dunn, NC 28334
Overall
D
36/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 12th percentile in North Carolina
Growth
D
Students gain 0.43 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 2nd 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

36
Repit Score
out of 100
799
Students
enrolled
13.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%12/1002.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%2/100Students gain 0.43 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 2nd percentile in North Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 100% 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 −28 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 proficiency22% (−24 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency22% (−20 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
White35%35%reading -24 pts, math -23 pts9th percentile (list)
Black12%12%reading -14 pts, math -7 pts14th percentile (list)
Hispanic15%15%reading -14 pts, math -14 pts11th percentile (list)
Low-income8%12%reading -20 pts, math -13 pts4th 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 800 W Harnett St
City Dunn
ZIP Code 28334
District 3702010
NCES School ID 370201000883
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28334

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $49,536
Per Capita Income $30,681
Poverty Rate 14.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.2%
High School or Higher 84.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $153,900
Median Rent $794
Owner-Occupied 69.0%
Renter-Occupied 31.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Dunn Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 44.3%
Hispanic/Latino 28.7%
White 19.2%
Two or More Races 6.1%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 799
Teachers (FTE) 58.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Dunn Elementary?
Dunn Elementary has a Repit School Score of 36 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 Dunn Elementary?
Dunn Elementary has 799 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1.
What grades does Dunn Elementary serve?
Dunn Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Dunn Elementary receive per student?
Dunn Elementary receives $11,473 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Dunn Elementary in 28334 ▼
Avg Home Value
$227,826
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,600
1-Year Change
+7.1%
% Renters
31.0%

Other Schools in 28334

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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