Serving 257 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Lilesville 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 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lilesville Elementary serves the eastern part of Lilesville, NC, covering an area of approximately 110.3 square miles. Families typically reside within a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 11 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lilesville Elementary School's student population of 257 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
257 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Excellence in Education
School Rankings
Lilesville 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 Lilesville Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#1882 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)30-34%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
52%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.9%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
5%
Showing 2004–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lilesville Elementary School's ranking?
Lilesville Elementary School is ranked #1882 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Lilesville Elementary School?
257 students attend Lilesville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Lilesville Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lilesville Elementary School?
Lilesville Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lilesville Elementary School offer ?
Lilesville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lilesville Elementary School part of?
Lilesville Elementary School is part of Anson County Schools.
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