Elementary Schools in Cleveland County Schools


Summary:

The Cleveland County Schools district in North Carolina is home to 15 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. This data-rich analysis provides valuable insights into the academic performance and key metrics of these schools, highlighting both standout performers and areas for potential improvement.

Among the top-performing elementary schools in the district are Springmore Elementary, Boiling Springs Elementary, and Casar Elementary. These schools consistently rank in the top 15-20% of elementary schools in North Carolina, with exceptional math and reading proficiency rates that often exceed state and district averages. In contrast, other schools, such as Township Three Elementary and Washington Elementary, struggle to meet these benchmarks, highlighting the need for targeted support and the implementation of best practices across the district.

The data also reveals that all the elementary schools in the Cleveland County Schools district face significant socioeconomic challenges, with very high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 95% to over 99%. This suggests that the district must address these underlying issues to ensure that all students have the resources and support they need to succeed academically. By learning from the strategies employed by the top-performing schools and implementing them across the district, the Cleveland County Schools can work to improve outcomes for all its students, regardless of their socioeconomic background.

District Detail

 400 West Marion Street
Shelby, NC 28150

 (704) 476-8000

SchoolDigger Rank:
97th of 242 North Carolina districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-13
Students: 14,504

Primary Schools: 15
Middle Schools: 5
High Schools: 6
Alternative Schools: 2
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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