Serving 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cooleemee 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 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Cooleemee Elementary serves the southern part of its school district in Cooleemee, NC, covering an area of approximately 47.2 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 9.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cooleemee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cooleemee Elementary School's student population of 462 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
462 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Engage, equip, empower!
School Rankings
Cooleemee Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cooleemee Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1600 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)52%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
28%
22%
Black
11%
24%
White
56%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.4%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cooleemee Elementary School's ranking?
Cooleemee Elementary School is ranked #1600 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Cooleemee Elementary School?
462 students attend Cooleemee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Cooleemee Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cooleemee Elementary School?
Cooleemee Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cooleemee Elementary School offer ?
Cooleemee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cooleemee Elementary School part of?
Cooleemee Elementary School is part of Davie County Schools.
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