Cape Hatteras Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Buxton, North Carolina 27920 · Dare County Schools
#341 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#25868 of 50,301 nationally
About Cape Hatteras Elementary School
Cape Hatteras Elementary School is a public elementary located in Buxton, in the Dare County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 284 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 48.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 341st of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (81th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 284.
There are 2 schools in Buxton; Cape Hatteras Elementary School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)96.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Cape Hatteras Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Cape Hatteras Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Hatteras Elementary School a good school?
Cape Hatteras Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 48.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #341 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Cape Hatteras Elementary School rank in North Carolina?
Cape Hatteras Elementary School ranks #341 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #25868 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cape Hatteras Elementary School?
Cape Hatteras Elementary School had 284 students in 2025.
Is Cape Hatteras Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Cape Hatteras Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cape Hatteras Elementary School?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of Cape Hatteras Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.