Banks Elementary
Kinston, NC 28504
Phone: (252) 527-9470
Fax: (252) 522-9714
District: Lenoir County Public School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 431 students
Banks Elementary, a public school located in Kinston, NC, serves grades PK-5 in the Lenoir County Public School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Banks Elementary is a public school located in Kinston, NC. 431 students attend Banks Elementary.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 7/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 North Carolina End-of-Course Tests data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, and using 2025 North Carolina End-of-Grade Tests data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. |
| Student Growth | 8/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2024 Student growth data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. |
Posted: July 19, 2022
I attended Banks, my children and grandchildren have attended, as well. The staff cares about the children. You have one in every grade anywhere you go seemingly less caring or nurturing; however, as a whole we've all had wonderful experiences with the teachers and staff. We are grateful to have such a great school in our community.
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Posted: June 4, 2014
Not a great choice for special needs students. Much too quick to discipline rather than provide any therapeutic intervention. Very little support or follow-through in IEP.
Posted: September 29, 2012
Lesson plan is no existent for my fourth grader. School is in the middle of no-where and the teachers seem to define a closed society that doesn not allow for outside intervention. Also, Why are only one star reviews on this site taken down. This should be allowable for all reviews not just the 3 and 4 star ones. I will hope that my review will stay up.
Posted: September 2, 2012
My son has been at Banks from k-5th. My son and I have been happy with all of his teachers. They are helpful, caring and welcome parental involvment. My son has been successful and he is now in AIG classes. I hate that we must transfer to another school.
Posted: January 24, 2012
I have a son in kindergarten. I have been very please with his teacher this year. He is learning SO much! When I drop him I off feel safe in leaving him and for me that is a major plus.
Posted: May 27, 2008
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Posted: April 17, 2007
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mimosa Park West | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Goldsboro | NC | 16.1 mi | |
| 2 | The Village | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Goldsboro | NC | 18 mi | |
| 3 | Jacobs Ridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Goldsboro | NC | 18.4 mi | |
| 4 | Killis Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Richlands | NC | 24.9 mi | |
| 5 | Wildflowers | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Richlands | NC | 26.1 mi | |
| 6 | The Bluffs on The New River | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Jacksonville | NC | 32.7 mi | |
| 7 | Timber Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Jacksonville | NC | 32.8 mi | |
| 8 | River Bend | Neighborhood/Subdivision | New Bern | NC | 33.3 mi | |
| 9 | Carolina Forest | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Jacksonville | NC | 35.7 mi | |
| 10 | WilliamsburgPlantation | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Jacksonville | NC | 36 mi | |
| 11 | Countrywood Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Jacksonville | NC | 38.6 mi | |
| 12 | West River | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Jacksonville | NC | 39.4 mi | |
| 13 | Country Club Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Jacksonville | NC | 39.4 mi | |
| 14 | Carolina Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Jacksonville | NC | 40.3 mi | |
| 15 | Evans Mill | Neighborhood/Subdivision | New Bern | NC | 41.3 mi | |
| 16 | Mallard Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Jacksonville | NC | 43.4 mi | |
| 17 | Trailwood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Hubert | NC | 45.8 mi | |
| 18 | MacDonald Downs | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Havelock | NC | 48.5 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goldsboro | Goldsboro | NC | 15.9 mi | |
| 2 | Richlands | Richlands | NC | 27.4 mi | |
| 3 | Princeton | Princeton | NC | 29.9 mi | |
| 4 | Richlands Area | Beulaville | NC | 30 mi | |
| 5 | New Bern High School Area | New Bern | NC | 34 mi | |
| 6 | Piney green | Jacksonville | NC | 40.8 mi | |
| 7 | Hubert | Hubert | NC | 46.2 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Seymour Johnson AFB | 16.9 mi. |
| New River MCAS | 41.1 mi. |
| Camp Lejeune | 46.7 mi. |
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