Serving 547 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, La Grange 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 34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: La Grange Elementary serves the northwest part of La Grange, NC, covering an area of approximately 76.9 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 5.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 8.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
La Grange Elementary School's student population of 547 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
547 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
La Grange 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 La Grange Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#2004 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)34%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
26%
22%
Black
43%
24%
White
24%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Grange Elementary School's ranking?
La Grange Elementary School is ranked #2004 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are La Grange Elementary School often compared to?
La Grange Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Banks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend La Grange Elementary School?
547 students attend La Grange Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of La Grange Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of La Grange Elementary School?
La Grange Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does La Grange Elementary School offer ?
La Grange Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is La Grange Elementary School part of?
La Grange Elementary School is part of Lenoir County School District.
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