Serving 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fall Creek 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fall Creek Elementary School's student population of 251 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
251 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Fall Creek 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 Fall Creek Elementary School is 0.20, 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
#863 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)60-64%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
8%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
2%
24%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
89%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fall Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Fall Creek Elementary School is ranked #863 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Fall Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Fall Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Bend Elementary School, Forbush 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 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Fall Creek Elementary School?
251 students attend Fall Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Fall Creek Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fall Creek Elementary School?
Fall Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fall Creek Elementary School offer ?
Fall Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fall Creek Elementary School part of?
Fall Creek Elementary School is part of Yadkin County Schools.
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