Serving 281 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mt Ulla Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mt Ulla Elementary serves the west part of its school district in Mount Ulla, NC, covering an area of approximately 52.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 10-12 minutes, with distances to the zone's edges averaging around 4.7 miles and extending up to 8.1 miles at the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mt Ulla Elementary School's student population of 281 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
281 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mt Ulla Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Ulla Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#914 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)65-69%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
20%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
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)16.7%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
2%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-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 Mt Ulla Elementary School's ranking?
Mt Ulla Elementary School is ranked #914 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Mt Ulla Elementary School often compared to?
Mt Ulla Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hurley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Mt Ulla Elementary School?
281 students attend Mt Ulla Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Mt Ulla Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt Ulla Elementary School?
Mt Ulla Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mt Ulla Elementary School offer ?
Mt Ulla Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mt Ulla Elementary School part of?
Mt Ulla Elementary School is part of Rowan-Salisbury Schools.
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