D−
East Arcadia Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
21451 NC Hwy 87 East, Riegelwood, NC 28456 · (910) 247-4609 · Part of Bladen County Schools
Students
68
Students per teacher
9:1
Free or reduced lunch
96%
Setting
Rural
Grades
K–5
What stands out about East Arcadia Elementary
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 32 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 37 pts below the state
- Small classes: 9:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 11.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency10%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts10%
State average 47.2%
Location
Directions ↗
21451 NC Hwy 87 East, Riegelwood
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten9
Grade 110
Grade 211
Grade 310
Grade 416
Grade 512
Enrollment over time
61’20
58’21
50’22
75’23
68’24
Up 11.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 50%Hispanic 26%White 9%Two or more races 7%American Indian/Alaska Native 6%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.