B+
Above Average
78/100

Poplin Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 5627 Poplin Rd, Indian Trail, NC 28079
Overall
B+
78/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.6 grade levels above the U.S. average · 92nd percentile in North Carolina
Growth
C
Students gain 0.68 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 36th percentile
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

78
Repit Score
out of 100
759
Students
enrolled
15.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%92/1001.6 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%36/100Students gain 0.68 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.08 in 2009–19; 18th 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: 36% 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 +13 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 proficiency71% (+29 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
White72%82%reading +14 pts, math +24 pts91st percentile (list)
Black65%55%reading +39 pts, math +35 pts98th percentile (list)
Hispanic55%55%reading +26 pts, math +25 pts93rd percentile (list)
Low-income55%65%reading +27 pts, math +40 pts99th 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 5627 Poplin Rd
City Indian Trail
ZIP Code 28079
District 3704620
NCES School ID 370462003096
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28079

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $94,991
Per Capita Income $40,679
Poverty Rate 3.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 47.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.3%
High School or Higher 93.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $311,500
Median Rent $1,752
Owner-Occupied 83.3%
Renter-Occupied 16.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Poplin Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.6%
Female 45.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 59.2%
Hispanic/Latino 15.8%
Black 13.3%
Two or More Races 7.1%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian 0.8%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 759
Teachers (FTE) 48.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Poplin Elementary?
Poplin Elementary has a Repit School Score of 78 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. 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 Poplin Elementary?
Poplin Elementary has 759 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1.
What grades does Poplin Elementary serve?
Poplin Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Poplin Elementary receive per student?
Poplin Elementary receives $11,790 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Poplin Elementary in 28079 ▼
Avg Home Value
$435,988
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,055
1-Year Change
+0.0%
% Renters
16.7%

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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