East Elementary School

600 Cleveland Avenue
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 199 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, East Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 199 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 30% in NC
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

East Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

East Elementary School's student population of 199 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
199 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

East Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#546 out of 2568 schools
(Top 30%)
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65-69%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50-54%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
8%
20%
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Black
34%
25%
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White
48%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in East Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Elementary School's ranking?
East Elementary School is ranked #546 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are East Elementary School often compared to?
East Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Elementary School, Bethware Elementary School, North Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend East Elementary School?
199 students attend East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of East Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Elementary School offer ?
East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is East Elementary School part of?
East Elementary School is part of Cleveland County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 199 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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