Koontz Elementary School

685 East Ritchie Rd
Salisbury, NC 28146
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 478 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Koontz 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 6-9% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 478 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Koontz Elementary School's student population of 478 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
478 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Koontz 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 Koontz Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2503 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Koontz Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
6-9%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Koontz Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
15-19%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Koontz Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Koontz Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
28%
20%
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Black
46%
25%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Koontz Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
16%
45%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Koontz Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Koontz Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NC.
0.68
This chart display the diversity score of Koontz Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Koontz Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Koontz Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Koontz Elementary School's ranking?
Koontz Elementary School is ranked #2503 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Koontz Elementary School often compared to?
Koontz Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Overton Elementary School, Knollwood Elementary School, Reeds Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Koontz Elementary School?
478 students attend Koontz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Koontz Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Koontz Elementary School?
Koontz Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Koontz Elementary School offer ?
Koontz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Koontz Elementary School part of?
Koontz Elementary School is part of Rowan-Salisbury Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 478 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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