A+
Excellent
97/100

W Jesse Gurganus Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 535 Hwy 70 W, Havelock, NC 28532
Overall
A+
97/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.4 grade levels above the U.S. average · 90th percentile in North Carolina
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in North Carolina for achievement

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

97
Repit Score
out of 100
350
Students
enrolled
14.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%90/1001.4 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 46% 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 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 proficiency67% (+21 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency72% (+30 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
White77%77%reading +19 pts, math +19 pts91st percentile (list)
Black30%30%reading +4 pts, math +11 pts76th percentile (list)
Hispanic70%70%reading +41 pts, math +40 pts98th percentile (list)
Multiracial50%70%reading +5 pts, math +30 pts86th percentile (list)
Low-income55%55%reading +27 pts, math +30 pts96th 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 535 Hwy 70 W
City Havelock
ZIP Code 28532
District 3703310
NCES School ID 370331002312
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28532

Understanding the community around W Jesse Gurganus Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $61,389
Per Capita Income $27,279
Poverty Rate 13.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.5%
High School or Higher 93.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $182,600
Median Rent $1,215
Owner-Occupied 53.3%
Renter-Occupied 46.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for W Jesse Gurganus Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.4%
Female 46.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 59.4%
Hispanic/Latino 16.3%
Two or More Races 13.7%
Black 8.0%
Asian 1.4%
Pacific Islander 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 350
Teachers (FTE) 24.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for W Jesse Gurganus Elementary?
W Jesse Gurganus Elementary has a Repit School Score of 97 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. 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 W Jesse Gurganus Elementary?
W Jesse Gurganus Elementary has 350 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1.
What grades does W Jesse Gurganus Elementary serve?
W Jesse Gurganus Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does W Jesse Gurganus Elementary receive per student?
W Jesse Gurganus Elementary receives $12,267 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around W Jesse Gurganus Elementary in 28532 ▼
Avg Home Value
$237,437
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,384
1-Year Change
+4.5%
% Renters
46.7%

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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