Serving 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Grover 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 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 323 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grover Elementary serves the southeast part of Grover, NC, covering an area of approximately 26.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 6.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grover Elementary School's student population of 323 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
323 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grover 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 Grover Elementary School is 0.48, 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. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)60-64%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.2%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
3%
Showing 2008–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grover Elementary School's ranking?
Grover 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 Grover Elementary School often compared to?
Grover Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bethware 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 Grover Elementary School?
323 students attend Grover Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Grover Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grover Elementary School?
Grover Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Grover Elementary School offer ?
Grover Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grover Elementary School part of?
Grover Elementary School is part of Cleveland County Schools.
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