Serving 275 students in grades Kindergarten-5, O R Pope Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
275 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)6-9%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)10-14%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
21%
Black
96%
25%
White
2%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% NC state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
How many students attend O R Pope Elementary School?
275 students attend O R Pope Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of O R Pope Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of O R Pope Elementary School?
O R Pope Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does O R Pope Elementary School offer ?
O R Pope Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is O R Pope Elementary School part of?
O R Pope Elementary School is part of Nash County Public Schools.
麻豆果冻传媒 Articles
Bullying Prevention in Public Schools: Family Guide 2026
Explore effective strategies for bullying prevention in public schools and what families need to know in 2026.
Understanding Your Child鈥檚 IEP or 504 Plan Before School Ends
Learn how to review, understand, and prepare your child鈥檚 IEP or 504 plan before the school year ends. Expert guidance for parents in 2026.
Public Schools Supporting Student Mental Health in 2026
Learn how public schools are supporting student mental health in 2026 through counseling programs, wellness initiatives, and expanded services.
