James W Smith Elementary
Cove City, NC
PublicElementary · Grades Pre-K–5
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
C grade for 2024–25, score 61.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | C | C | C |
| School performance score | 61 | 56 | 61 |
| School achievement score | 54.9 | 48.9 | 53.3 |
| Reading and math | 50.3% | 43.2% | 52.2% |
| Science, grades 5 and 8 | 80.8% | 78.8% | 60% |
| Math, grades 3–8 | 55.5% | 45.9% | 54% |
| Reading, grades 3–8 | 45.2% | 40.4% | 50.4% |
| School growth score | 83.8 | 82.9 | 91.6 |
| Growth status | Met | Met | Exceeded |
| Math performance grade | C | D | C |
| Math performance score | 60 | 53 | 62 |
| Math growth score | 79.7 | 82.6 | 92.8 |
| Math growth status | Met | Met | Exceeded |
| Reading performance grade | D | D | C |
| Reading performance score | 52 | 48 | 57 |
| Reading growth score | 81.4 | 75.9 | 82 |
| Reading growth status | Met | Met | Met |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
0.000 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 6.250 | 3.390 | 0.000 |
Rate denominators: 2022–23, 2023–24: Final average daily membership; 2024–25: Student population estimate.
Discipline
State and federal reports
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
186.92 short-term out-of-school suspensions per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students | 331.25 | 200.00 | 186.92 |
Rate denominator: Final average daily membership.
Short-term suspensions last up to 10 school days. Repeat suspensions count separately.
U.S. Department of Education
| Measure | 2021–22 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in the fall | 333 | 299 |
| Suspended out of school | 6.3% · 21 | 9.4% · 28 |
| Suspended in school | 0.0% · 0 | 3.7% · 11 |
| Expelled | 0.0% · 0 | 0.0% · 0 |
School Profile
Location
Rural, Distant
Enrollment
330 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino16.7%
White38.2%
Black or African American35.8%
Asian0.0%
Two or More Races8.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
- Title I
- Y
Public school directory
NCES ID 370331002211
- District
- Craven County Board Of Education
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- No virtual instruction
- Enrollment
- 330 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
Sources
- North Carolina School Performance Grades · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Report Cards Profile · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Discipline Reports · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
- NCES Common Core of Data · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Civil Rights Data Collection · U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights · 2021–22, 2023–24