Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mcleansville 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 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: McLeansville Elementary serves the eastern part of McLeansville, NC, covering an area of approximately 21.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcleansville Elementary School's student population of 332 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
332 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mcleansville 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 Mcleansville 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
#1790 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
47%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-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 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.7%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcleansville Elementary School's ranking?
Mcleansville Elementary School is ranked #1790 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Mcleansville Elementary School often compared to?
Mcleansville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Elementary 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 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Mcleansville Elementary School?
332 students attend Mcleansville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Mcleansville Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcleansville Elementary School?
Mcleansville Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mcleansville Elementary School offer ?
Mcleansville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcleansville Elementary School part of?
Mcleansville Elementary School is part of Guilford County Schools.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Its a small elementary school with great teachers. The only draw back is it feeds into Eastern Guildford Middle school. The middle school is ridden with crime.
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