Serving 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Blowing Rock Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blowing Rock Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Blowing Rock Elementary School's student population of 431 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
431 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Blowing Rock Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blowing Rock Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#289 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
4%
21%
Black
1%
25%
White
92%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blowing Rock Elementary School's ranking?
Blowing Rock Elementary School is ranked #289 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Blowing Rock Elementary School often compared to?
Blowing Rock Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkway Elementary School, Hardin Park Elementary School, Cove Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Blowing Rock Elementary School?
431 students attend Blowing Rock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Blowing Rock Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blowing Rock Elementary School?
Blowing Rock Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Blowing Rock Elementary School offer ?
Blowing Rock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blowing Rock Elementary School part of?
Blowing Rock Elementary School is part of Watauga County Schools School District.
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