North Cove Elementary School

401 American Thread Road
Marion, NC 28752
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 220 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Cove Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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: 220 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

North Cove Elementary School's student population of 220 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
220 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

North Cove Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Cove Elementary School is 0.45, 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)
#1303 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40-44%
42%
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40-44%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
21%
20%
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Black
2%
25%
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White
71%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Cove Elementary School's ranking?
North Cove Elementary School is ranked #1303 out of 2,568 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?
40-44% 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 North Cove Elementary School?
220 students attend North Cove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of North Cove Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Cove Elementary School?
North Cove Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Cove Elementary School offer ?
North Cove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is North Cove Elementary School part of?
North Cove Elementary School is part of Mcdowell County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 220 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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