D
Needs Improvement
41/100

College Park Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 5001 Oriole Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403
Overall
D
41/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 8th percentile in North Carolina
Growth
C
Students gain 0.67 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 25th percentile
Resources
A
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

41
Repit Score
out of 100
444
Students
enrolled
11.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%8/1002.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%25/100Students gain 0.67 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.94 in 2009–19; 17th percentile in North Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs 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 −31 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 proficiency33% (−13 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency23% (−19 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
White55%45%reading -4 pts, math -13 pts41st percentile (list)
Black27%12%reading +1 pts, math -7 pts38th percentile (list)
Hispanic22%22%reading -7 pts, math -7 pts27th 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 5001 Oriole Drive
City Wilmington
ZIP Code 28403
District 3703330
NCES School ID 370333001369
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28403

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $50,757
Per Capita Income $35,939
Poverty Rate 11.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.7%
High School or Higher 93.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $297,100
Median Rent $1,206
Owner-Occupied 35.8%
Renter-Occupied 64.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for College Park Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.3%
Female 52.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 35.6%
Hispanic/Latino 31.3%
White 23.2%
Two or More Races 6.8%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 444
Teachers (FTE) 38.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for College Park Elementary?
College Park Elementary has a Repit School Score of 41 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 College Park Elementary?
College Park Elementary has 444 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1.
What grades does College Park Elementary serve?
College Park Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does College Park Elementary receive per student?
College Park Elementary receives $14,481 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around College Park Elementary in 28403 ▼
Avg Home Value
$399,701
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,746
1-Year Change
+4.3%
% Renters
64.2%

Other Schools in 28403

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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