D
Needs Improvement
43/100

Princeville Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 306 Walston Street, Tarboro, NC 27886
Overall
D
43/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 16th 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

43
Repit Score
out of 100
207
Students
enrolled
12.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%16/1001.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%78/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 97% 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 −25 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 proficiency27% (−19 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
Black22%12%reading -4 pts, math -7 pts30th percentile (list)
Low-income25%5%reading -3 pts, math -20 pts15th 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 306 Walston Street
City Tarboro
ZIP Code 27886
District 3701320
NCES School ID 370132001769
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 27886

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $47,766
Per Capita Income $28,970
Poverty Rate 21.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.6%
High School or Higher 84.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $115,100
Median Rent $677
Owner-Occupied 67.5%
Renter-Occupied 32.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Princeville Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 73.9%
Hispanic/Latino 16.9%
White 5.3%
Two or More Races 3.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 207
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Princeville Elementary?
Princeville Elementary has a Repit School Score of 43 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 Princeville Elementary?
Princeville Elementary has 207 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1.
What grades does Princeville Elementary serve?
Princeville Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Princeville Elementary receive per student?
Princeville Elementary receives $13,967 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Princeville Elementary in 27886 ▼
Avg Home Value
$151,807
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,033
1-Year Change
-0.9%
% Renters
32.5%

Other Schools in 27886

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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