Serving 639 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lake Rim 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 19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 639 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake Rim Elementary School's student population of 639 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
639 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lake Rim 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 Lake Rim Elementary School is 0.63, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2075 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
56%
25%
White
14%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Rim Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Rim Elementary School is ranked #2075 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Lake Rim Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Rim Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like E E Miller Elementary School, Bill Hefner Elementary School, Cumberland Mills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Lake Rim Elementary School?
639 students attend Lake Rim Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Lake Rim Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Rim Elementary School?
Lake Rim Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Rim Elementary School offer ?
Lake Rim Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Rim Elementary School part of?
Lake Rim Elementary School is part of Cumberland County Schools School District.
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