D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Peterson Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 102 Phillips Ave, Red Springs, NC 28377
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 22% · Math 12% proficient · 8th percentile in North Carolina
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

40
Repit Score
out of 100
539
Students
enrolled
16.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%8/100reading 10th percentile, math 7th percentile among North Carolina elementary schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%82/100Inputs 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 −35 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 proficiency12% (−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
Black25%5%reading -1 pts, math -14 pts24th percentile (list)
Hispanic25%15%reading -4 pts, math -14 pts20th percentile (list)
American Indian / Alaska Native5%5%reading -20 pts, math -14 pts0th percentile (list)
Low-income17%12%reading -11 pts, math -13 pts13th 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 102 Phillips Ave
City Red Springs
ZIP Code 28377
District 3703930
NCES School ID 370393002238
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28377

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $34,367
Per Capita Income $17,060
Poverty Rate 26.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 13.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.2%
High School or Higher 71.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $85,400
Median Rent $624
Owner-Occupied 68.5%
Renter-Occupied 31.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Peterson Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 44.2%
Female 55.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 32.5%
American Indian 33.0%
Black 21.7%
Two or More Races 7.8%
White 4.1%
Asian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 539
Teachers (FTE) 33.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Peterson Elementary?
Peterson Elementary has a Repit School Score of 40 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 Peterson Elementary?
Peterson Elementary has 539 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1.
What grades does Peterson Elementary serve?
Peterson Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Peterson Elementary receive per student?
Peterson Elementary receives $14,227 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Peterson Elementary in 28377 ▼
Avg Home Value
$97,169
Avg Monthly Rent
$837
1-Year Change
-0.3%
% Renters
31.5%

Other Schools in 28377

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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