Serving 318 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ronda-clingman Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Ronda-Clingman Elementary serves the eastern part of Ronda, NC, covering an area of approximately 61.7 square miles. Families in the attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 10.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ronda-clingman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ronda-clingman Elementary School's student population of 318 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
318 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering Panther Nation to be Caring, Confident, Responsible, and Determined learners.
School Rankings
Ronda-clingman Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ronda-clingman Elementary School is 0.30, 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
#356 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)75-79%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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)19.5%
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 (13-14)
7%
7%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 16-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 Ronda-clingman Elementary School's ranking?
Ronda-clingman Elementary School is ranked #356 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Ronda-clingman Elementary School often compared to?
Ronda-clingman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harmony Elementary School, Roaring River Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Ronda-clingman Elementary School?
318 students attend Ronda-clingman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Ronda-clingman Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ronda-clingman Elementary School?
Ronda-clingman Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ronda-clingman Elementary School offer ?
Ronda-clingman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ronda-clingman Elementary School part of?
Ronda-clingman Elementary School is part of Wilkes County Schools.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This school is tha best one i've ever been to and so is east wilkes middle these 2 schools are awesome and lots of people say tha high school is 2!!
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