Serving 113 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Marble Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-2017 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
113 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-39%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
n/a
25%
White
89%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
13%
7%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
How many students attend Marble Elementary School?
113 students attend Marble Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Marble Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marble Elementary School?
Marble Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marble Elementary School offer ?
Marble Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Marble Elementary School part of?
Marble Elementary School is part of Cherokee County Schools School District.
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