Serving 186 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lillian Black 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 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lillian Black Elementary School's student population of 186 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Lillian Black 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 Lillian Black Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2270 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)30-34%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
18%
21%
Black
56%
25%
White
16%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lillian Black Elementary School's ranking?
Lillian Black Elementary School is ranked #2270 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Lillian Black Elementary School?
186 students attend Lillian Black Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Lillian Black Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lillian Black Elementary School?
Lillian Black Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lillian Black Elementary School offer ?
Lillian Black Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lillian Black Elementary School part of?
Lillian Black Elementary School is part of Cumberland County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Lillian Black Elementary School located?
Lillian Black Elementary School is located in the Pine Forest neighborhood of Spring Lake, NC. There are 2 other public schools located in Pine Forest.
School Reviews
5 6/30/2018
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