Buckland Elementary School vs. Gatesville Elementary School
Should I attend Buckland Elementary School or Gatesville Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Buckland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Gatesville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 237 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Buckland 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 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 260 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gatesville 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 60-64% (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 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
237 students
260 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1790 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1020 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
40-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
38
Kindergarten Students
33
34
Grade 1 Students
36
43
Grade 2 Students
46
31
Grade 3 Students
44
34
Grade 4 Students
37
48
Grade 5 Students
41
32
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
26%
25%
% White
62%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
9%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
