East Elementary School

600 Cleveland Avenue
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 203 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, East Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 203 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

East Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

East Elementary School's student population of 203 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
203 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

East Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1020 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
60-64%
51%
45-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
39%
25%
White
44%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Elementary School's ranking?
East Elementary School is ranked #1020 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are East Elementary School often compared to?
East Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Elementary School, Bethware Elementary School, North Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend East Elementary School?
203 students attend East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of East Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Elementary School offer ?
East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Elementary School part of?
East Elementary School is part of Cleveland County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 203 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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