Serving 180 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bald Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
180 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
n/a
25%
White
88%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
How many students attend Bald Creek Elementary School?
180 students attend Bald Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Bald Creek Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bald Creek Elementary School?
Bald Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bald Creek Elementary School offer ?
Bald Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bald Creek Elementary School part of?
Bald Creek Elementary School is part of Yancey County Schools School District.
Recent Articles
Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate
The issue of school choice and a voucher system is currently being revisited in Houston and across the state of Texas, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate.
Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day
What if NFL players came to your school? With the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, nutrition and exercise are promoted during the school day. NFL players participate in the program by coming to schools and talking to students about fitness. Learn more about the program and some of the schools that are implementing it.
What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming
Students all over the nation go hungry every day not because their schools don’t offer lunch, but because they refuse them to children with outstanding debts. Read on to learn about the horror that is lunch shaming and what can be done about it.
