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Eastover Central Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 451 students

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5 stars

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Posted July 9, 2012

This has been a wonderful school! My son has been here for K and 1st grade. We are moving now, and really sad to say goodbye to this school. The teachers are amazing! Mr. Patterson is a GREAT teacher to have, especially for a boy as there aren't many male teachers around anywhere. He is such a good teacher - he makes the kids want to learn and want to do better. The entire school is filled with good teachers. There music and strings class as well as art is great too. The kids really enjoy it and it can instill a love of music and art. We are really sad to be leaving. Thank you to all the teachers in 1st and K grades! We love you and will miss you!!! We hope we will find as great teachers in our life as we have found here!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 3, 2011

I am glad that my son had the opportunity of switching from a year round school to a regular schedule school. Out of all the schools in cumberland county Eastover Central is one of the best schools!! Everyone there are wonderful and 100% seeing that every child is fully understanding the material. I do not think he would had done as well if he would had continued at the year round. Ready for another rewarding year!! This would be his last year attending and then off to middle school, but wish I could take those same teachers as well!! This school have high ratings and that is what I look for as a parent.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 23, 2011

This has been a truly wonderful school. We moved from Michigan and out of a really great school system, so I was worried that we wouldn't find a great school. This school strives to challenge the children and encourage them to learn and to have fun. My son is in K, and he has learned so much within 1 year. What a great school this has been. They focus a ton on reading and there is quite a bit of homework, even for a K class!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 1, 2010

Eastover Central Elementary provides a perfect blend of academics and performing arts. The teachers encourage the students to strive toward excellence while nurturing their individual talents. The students also learn the importance of volunteering in their community- performing at nursing homes, recycling, raising money for feeding programs, cancer research, heart disease prevention, etc.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 28, 2008

Top notch school where both parents and teachers are committed to bringing out the best in the kids. A small community school with a perfect balance of the Arts and Academics.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 30, 2005

Excellent school with the best test scores in the county. Friendly, loving, family-like atmosphere.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 1, 2004

Eastover Central is truly the best school in cumberland county. The academic classes and the extra resorces such as dance, music, art and drama are balanced very well. I could not have found a better school for my 2 children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 11, 2004

Eastover Central truely one of the best schools in Cumberland County. The teachers live right in our community, they care about the students. Mr. Tatum, the principal, cares more about the children than anyone. The PTA is top-notch, always having activities for the families to get involved in and meet one another. The Arts program is outstanding. They have violin for Pre-K and Kindergarten students, with more in the works. Students are taught Art, Dance, Music, Drama, the list goes on and on! I can't say enough about the quality of this school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 11, 2003

Eastover-Central School of the Arts is the finest school in Cumberland County. My son is beginning the 2nd grade and I have confidence that he will excel in this grade as he has in the past two grades. The teaching staff is top-notch!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted August 2, 2003

As a former student of Eastover Central, I am proud to say I went to school there. Our small school is one of the best elementary schools in the county. And there's so much more happening at Eastover than adademics. We have twice as many resourses and extra activities other elementary schools don't get to offer like drama and dance.
—Submitted by a former student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
>95%

2009

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
79%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
89%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
>95%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
>95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
>95%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
>95%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
92%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Black>95%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities86%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English>95%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students92%
Female89%
Male>95%
Black94%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities71%
Non-disabled students94%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English93%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students92%
Female>95%
Male86%
Black92%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English92%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students95%
Female>95%
Male89%
Black92%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities67%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English95%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students88%
Female90%
Male87%
Black69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Multiracial80%
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities39%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English88%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students85%
Female83%
Male87%
Black69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Multiracial60%
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities46%
Non-disabled students92%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English85%
Academically gifted>95%

Science

All Students92%
Female90%
Male93%
Black77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Multiracial80%
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities62%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English92%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 66% 54%
Black 26% 31%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 2%
Hispanic 3% 11%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 38%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • BLUE RIBBON (2006)
  • TITLE I DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL (2006)
  • HONOR SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE 99-06 (2006)

Special education / special needs

Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Hearing impairments
  • Multiple disabilities
  • Other health impairments
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
  • Visual impairments

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Ceramics
  • Painting
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Orchestra
Performing and written arts
  • Dance
  • Drama

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Accelerated credit learning
  • Honors track
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:00
School end time
  • 2:15
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
School Leader's name
  • Vicky Glover
Special schedule
  • Block scheduling
Associations
  • SACS
Fax number
  • (910) 483-6177

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Accelerated credit learning
  • Honors track
  • Montessori
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Hearing impairments
  • Multiple disabilities
  • Other health impairments
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
  • Visual impairments
School leaders can update this information here.

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Ceramics
  • Painting
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Orchestra
Performing arts
  • Dance
  • Drama
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Dress code
School leaders can update this information here.

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5174 Dunn Road
Eastover, NC 28312
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Phone: (910) 483-8997

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