Serving 247 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fall Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fall Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Fall Creek Elementary School's student population of 247 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fall Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fall Creek Elementary School is 0.25, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#485 out of 2568 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
1%
25%
White
86%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fall Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Fall Creek Elementary School is ranked #485 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Fall Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Fall Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Bend Elementary School, Forbush Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Fall Creek Elementary School?
247 students attend Fall Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Fall Creek Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fall Creek Elementary School?
Fall Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fall Creek Elementary School offer ?
Fall Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fall Creek Elementary School part of?
Fall Creek Elementary School is part of Yadkin County Schools School District.
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