Serving 490 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Broadway Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Broadway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Broadway Elementary School's student population of 490 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
490 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Broadway Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Broadway Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1757 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)42%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
48%
22%
Black
16%
24%
White
31%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Lee County Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Broadway Elementary School's ranking?
Broadway Elementary School is ranked #1757 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Broadway Elementary School often compared to?
Broadway Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J Glenn Edwards Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Broadway Elementary School?
490 students attend Broadway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Broadway Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Broadway Elementary School?
Broadway Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Broadway Elementary School offer ?
Broadway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Broadway Elementary School part of?
Broadway Elementary School is part of Lee County Schools.
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