C
Below Average
58/100

Sheep-Harney Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 200 W Elizabeth St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Overall
C
58/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 54th percentile in North Carolina
Growth
C
Students gain 0.64 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 30th 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

58
Repit Score
out of 100
468
Students
enrolled
16.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%54/1000.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%30/100Students gain 0.64 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.02 in 2009–19; 13th 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 +15 points better 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 proficiency32% (−14 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency17% (−25 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
White50%30%reading -9 pts, math -28 pts22nd percentile (list)
Black27%17%reading +1 pts, math -2 pts55th percentile (list)
Hispanic30%10%reading +1 pts, math -19 pts23rd percentile (list)
Low-income27%17%reading -1 pts, math -8 pts35th 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 200 W Elizabeth St
City Elizabeth City
ZIP Code 27909
District 3703540
NCES School ID 370354001459
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 27909

Understanding the community around Sheep-Harney Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $61,499
Per Capita Income $31,797
Poverty Rate 8.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.1%
High School or Higher 89.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $201,700
Median Rent $1,039
Owner-Occupied 64.2%
Renter-Occupied 35.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sheep-Harney Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 48.3%
White 22.9%
Hispanic/Latino 19.7%
Two or More Races 7.9%
Asian 1.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 468
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sheep-Harney Elementary?
Sheep-Harney Elementary has a Repit School Score of 58 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 Sheep-Harney Elementary?
Sheep-Harney Elementary has 468 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1.
What grades does Sheep-Harney Elementary serve?
Sheep-Harney Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sheep-Harney Elementary receive per student?
Sheep-Harney Elementary receives $13,578 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sheep-Harney Elementary in 27909 ▼
Avg Home Value
$270,386
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,524
1-Year Change
+4.1%
% Renters
35.8%

Other Schools in 27909

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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