Serving 236 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Glade Creek 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 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Glade Creek Elementary School's student population of 236 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
236 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Glade Creek 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 Glade Creek Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#1422 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)55-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
32%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
67%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
Showing 2013–2024. View full 26-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 Glade Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Glade Creek Elementary School is ranked #1422 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Glade Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Glade Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sparta Elementary School, Piney Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Glade Creek Elementary School?
236 students attend Glade Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Glade Creek Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glade Creek Elementary School?
Glade Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Glade Creek Elementary School offer ?
Glade Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Glade Creek Elementary School part of?
Glade Creek Elementary School is part of Alleghany County Schools.
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