Serving 153 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Kings Creek 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 40-44% (which is lower 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 14:1 is lower 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-8
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kings Creek Elementary serves the northeast part of Lenoir, NC, covering an area of approximately 56.7 square miles. Families within the zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kings Creek Elementary School's student population of 153 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
153 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Kings 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 Kings 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
#1509 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
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
5%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Black
1%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
89%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.6%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-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 Kings Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Kings Creek Elementary School is ranked #1509 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Kings Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Kings Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lower Creek Elementary School, Granite Falls Elementary School, Collettsville School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% 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 Kings Creek Elementary School?
153 students attend Kings Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Kings Creek Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kings Creek Elementary School?
Kings 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 Kings Creek Elementary School offer ?
Kings Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kings Creek Elementary School part of?
Kings Creek Elementary School is part of Caldwell County Schools.
School Reviews
5 4/24/2026
King's creek school is the BEST school my son has been to since he started school my son has been to two different schools other than king''s creek school and this one is my absolute favorite school for our son he loves it there they do a amazing job Carter comes home every single day and tells me what he got to learn about the same day Carter never did that at all the other schools he loves it there.
3 10/10/2025
This school would be great! We have old memories of being there, I kind of like it! I wish I could come back to the memories.
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