Peterson Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Red Springs, North Carolina 28377 · Public Schools of Robeson County
#1343 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#48028 of 50,301 nationally
About Peterson Elementary
Peterson Elementary is a public elementary located in Red Springs, in the Public Schools of Robeson County school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 539 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 14.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1343rd of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (43th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 539.
There are 4 schools in Red Springs; Peterson Elementary ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)18%
- Reading proficiency (30%)27%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.4
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 Peterson Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 18%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Peterson Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Red Springs Middle
Red Springs · Public middle · Grades 5–8
572 students · 965 m away
Red Springs High
Red Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
867 students · 1.4 km away
Oxendine Elementary
Maxton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
301 students · 6.3 km away
Prospect Elementary
Maxton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
775 students · 9.6 km away
Rex-Rennert Elementary
Shannon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students · 9.9 km away
Union Chapel Elementary
Pembroke · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
442 students · 12 km away
Hawk Eye Elementary
Red Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
328 students · 13 km away
Purnell Swett High
Pembroke · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,583 students · 14 km away
Old Main STREAM Academy
Pembroke · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
437 students · 14 km away
CIS Academy
Pembroke · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
114 students · 14 km away
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Western Union Elementary
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Oxford Elementary
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540 students
Startown Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Peterson Elementary a good school?
Peterson Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 14.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1343 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 Peterson Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Peterson Elementary ranks #1343 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #48028 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Peterson Elementary?
Peterson Elementary had 539 students in 2025.
Is Peterson Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Peterson Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Peterson Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Peterson Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.