Serving 349 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, James Love 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 30-34% (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 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Love Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
James Love Elementary School's student population of 349 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
349 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James Love 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 James Love Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#1575 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
63%
25%
White
23%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Love Elementary School's ranking?
James Love Elementary School is ranked #1575 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are James Love Elementary School often compared to?
James Love Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boiling Springs Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School, Springmore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend James Love Elementary School?
349 students attend James Love Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of James Love Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Love Elementary School?
James Love Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does James Love Elementary School offer ?
James Love Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is James Love Elementary School part of?
James Love Elementary School is part of Cleveland County Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 10/24/2015
I was a student around 1972 and I was looking for info for 2 of my favorite teachers, their names (only remember their last names! 1. Mrs McDaniels and Ms. LEE. I would really any information. OR IF Could mail information by mail. BARBARA LAWSON 1559 Stableview Drive, Gastonia, N.C.28056-1658. Thanks, Barbara Lawson
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