Serving 242 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Glade Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Glade Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Glade Creek Elementary School's student population of 242 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Glade Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glade Creek Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#1206 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
34%
20%
Black
2%
25%
White
63%
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
52%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Glade Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Glade Creek Elementary School is ranked #1206 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Glade Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Glade Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sparta Elementary School, Piney Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Glade Creek Elementary School?
242 students attend Glade Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Glade Creek Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glade Creek Elementary School?
Glade Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Glade Creek Elementary School offer ?
Glade Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Glade Creek Elementary School part of?
Glade Creek Elementary School is part of Alleghany County Schools School District.
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