Casar Elementary School

436 Schoolhouse Road
Casar, NC 28020
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Casar Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 11% 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: 257 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 30% in NC
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Casar Elementary School's student population of 257 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
257 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Casar 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 Casar Elementary School is 0.21, 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)
#665 out of 2568 schools
(Top 30%)
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70-74%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Casar 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.
45-49%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Casar 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
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
20%
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Black
4%
25%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Casar Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
89%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.21
This chart display the diversity score of Casar Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
10%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Casar 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 Casar Elementary School's ranking?
Casar Elementary School is ranked #665 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Casar Elementary School often compared to?
Casar Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pinnacle Classical Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Casar Elementary School?
257 students attend Casar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Casar Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Casar Elementary School?
Casar Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Casar Elementary School offer ?
Casar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Casar Elementary School part of?
Casar Elementary School is part of Cleveland County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 257 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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