Serving 111 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Clearmont 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 was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
111 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
n/a
25%
White
95%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
How many students attend Clearmont Elementary School?
111 students attend Clearmont Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Clearmont Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clearmont Elementary School?
Clearmont Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clearmont Elementary School offer ?
Clearmont Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Clearmont Elementary School part of?
Clearmont Elementary School is part of Yancey County Schools School District.
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