Serving 888 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gallberry Farm Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 888 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gallberry Farm Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Gallberry Farm Elementary School's student population of 888 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
888 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gallberry Farm Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gallberry Farm Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1541 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
24%
25%
White
45%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gallberry Farm Elementary School's ranking?
Gallberry Farm Elementary School is ranked #1541 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Gallberry Farm Elementary School often compared to?
Gallberry Farm Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gray's Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Gallberry Farm Elementary School?
888 students attend Gallberry Farm Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Gallberry Farm Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gallberry Farm Elementary School?
Gallberry Farm Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gallberry Farm Elementary School offer ?
Gallberry Farm Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gallberry Farm Elementary School part of?
Gallberry Farm Elementary School is part of Cumberland County Schools School District.
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