Efland Cheeks Elementary
Efland, NC · Elementary School · Grades -1-5
Performance Overview
About This School
Efland Cheeks Elementary is a elementary school located in Efland, North Carolina. The school serves 545 students in grades -1-5.
With a DataScore of 45/100 (D), Efland Cheeks Elementary performs below the state average for North Carolina. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Efland Cheeks Elementary has a DataScore of 45/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Efland Cheeks Elementary has 545 students enrolled in grades -1-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1.
Efland Cheeks Elementary has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of +3.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Efland Cheeks Elementary is part of the Orange County Schools in Efland, North Carolina. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.