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Cape Hatteras Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
47500 Middle Ridge, Buxton, NC 27920 · (252) 995-6196 · Part of Dare County Schools
Students
284
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
96%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Cape Hatteras Elementary School
- Math proficiency 10 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 10 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 13.1% since 2020
- Next stop for Waves kids: 3 schools
On the path
Where Waves kids come from and go next.
PK–5Cape Hatteras Elementary SchoolYou are here
6–123 schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency32%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts37%
State average 47.2%
Location
Directions ↗
47500 Middle Ridge, Buxton
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K18
Kindergarten38
Grade 146
Grade 242
Grade 347
Grade 442
Grade 551
Enrollment over time
327’20
318’21
310’22
306’23
284’24
Down 13.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 71%Hispanic 26%Two or more races 3%Asian <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.