Kings Creek Elementary School

3680 Wilkesboro Boulevard
Lenoir, NC 28645
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 148 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 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 148 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kings Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Kings Creek Elementary School's student population of 148 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
148 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1924
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Vikings
School Mascot
Vikings

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 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1509 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
40-44%
51%
45-49%
50%
60-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
21%
Black
1%
25%
White
91%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Vikings
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
148 students attend Kings Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Kings Creek Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 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 11:1, 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 District.

School Reviews

3   5/10/2024
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.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Mark

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 148 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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