Springmore Elementary School

616 Mcbrayer Homestead Road
Shelby, NC 28152
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 581 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Springmore Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 581 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 30% in NC
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Springmore Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Springmore Elementary School's student population of 581 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
581 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

School Rankings

Springmore Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Springmore Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#590 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
72%
51%
56%
50%
75-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
10%
21%
Black
14%
25%
White
71%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.47
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Springmore Elementary School's ranking?
Springmore Elementary School is ranked #590 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Springmore Elementary School often compared to?
Springmore Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boiling Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Springmore Elementary School?
581 students attend Springmore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Springmore Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Springmore Elementary School?
Springmore Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Springmore Elementary School offer ?
Springmore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Springmore Elementary School part of?
Springmore Elementary School is part of Cleveland County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 581 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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