Saluda Elementary School

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Saluda Elementary School ranks 217 th of 1502 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public PK, KG-5

214 E Main Street
Saluda, NC 28773-0127

(828) 894-1040

District: Polk County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
217^th of 1,502 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,956

Students who attend Saluda Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Polk County Middle School
High:	Polk County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.7

Number of students: 146

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.2%

Hispanic:

3.4%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Saluda Elementary School ranks better than 85.6% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Polk County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.91. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.2%), Hispanic (3.4%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Polk County Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Saluda Elementary School is 9.7, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Polk County Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Saluda Elementary School employs 15 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Saluda Elementary School is $13,956, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Polk County Schools District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Saluda Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Saluda Elementary School 217^th of 1502 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Saluda Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Polk County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Polk County Schools 25^th of 243 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Saluda Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Saluda Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2006	60.81	525^th	1276	58.9%
2007	78.53	196^th	1293	84.8%
2008	88.38	84^th	1324	93.7%
2009	90.79	36^th	1354	97.3%
2010	90.20	32^nd	1363	97.7%
2011	88.25	64^th	1381	95.4%
2012	88.09	64^th	1388	95.4%
2013	85.12	155^th	1403	89.0%
2014	86.25	148^th	1390	89.4%
2015	92.97	50^th	1440	96.5%
2016	87.31	122^nd	1425	91.4%
2017	92.11	62^nd	1429	95.7%
2018	87.98	120^th	1434	91.6%
2019	87.78	124^th	1473	91.6%
2021	94.47	65^th	1489	95.6%
2022	91.02	98^th	1514	93.5%
2023	80.91	217^th	1502	85.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Saluda Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	91.04	66^th	1405	95.3%
2019	82.39	177^th	1424	87.6%
2021	94.27	51^st	1440	96.5%
2022	88.18	116^th	1458	92.0%
2023	86.26	132^nd	1459	91.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Saluda Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	92.97	50^th	1430	96.5%
2021	91.62	85^th	1444	94.1%
2023	58.24	600^th	1461	58.9%

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Rank History for White students at Saluda Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	82.03	160^th	1178	86.4%
2019	79.58	187^th	1183	84.2%
2021	86.25	109^th	1172	90.7%
2022	75.70	249^th	1194	79.1%
2023	62.75	422^nd	1183	64.3%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Saluda Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	164	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	165
1989	180	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	3	184
1990	181	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	-2	179
1991	179	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	179
1992	196	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	-2	194
1993	190	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	190
1994	215	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	215
1995	203	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	205
1996	203	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	205
1997	212	0	0	11	n/a	n/a	0	223
1998	207	1	0	5	n/a	n/a	2	215
1999	202	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	207
2000	223	5	0	6	n/a	n/a	0	234
2001	221	5	0	20	n/a	n/a	0	246
2002	229	5	0	12	n/a	n/a	0	246
2003	229	5	0	12	n/a	n/a	0	246
2004	208	6	0	8	n/a	n/a	0	222
2005	187	9	0	14	n/a	n/a	0	210
2006	210	5	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	220
2007	168	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	3	175
2008	160	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	5	169
2009	138	6	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	148
2010	145	7	0	6	n/a	n/a	0	158
2011	141	0	1	8	0	6	0	156
2012	129	0	0	9	0	10	0	148
2013	138	0	0	12	0	4	0	154
2014	126	0	0	10	0	4	0	140
2015	151	0	0	17	0	4	0	172
2016	169	0	0	8	0	4	0	181
2017	154	0	0	6	0	2	0	162
2018	155	1	0	8	0	6	0	170
2019	149	0	0	8	0	6	0	163
2020	145	0	0	8	0	5	0	158
2021	142	0	0	3	0	3	0	148
2022	147	0	0	3	0	2	0	152
2023	136	1	1	5	0	3	0	146

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Saluda Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	165	11.0	15.0	25.5
1989	184	11.0	16.7	32.6
1990	179	14.0	12.7	36.3
1991	179	17.0	10.5	36.3
1992	194	17.0	11.4	21.6
1993	190	15.0	12.7	35.3
1994	215	15.0	14.3	29.8
1995	205	17.0	12.1	33.7
1996	205	17.0	12.1	33.7
1997	223	19.0	11.7	26
1998	215	19.0	11.3	29.6
1999	207	18.0	11.5	41.5
2000	234	18.0	13.0	41
2001	246	18.0	13.7	47.2
2002	246	18.0	13.7	48.4
2003	246	18.0	13.7	48.4
2004	222	18.0	12.3	42.8
2005	210	18.0	11.7	47.1
2006	220	18.0	12.2	43.2
2007	175	n/a	n/a	34.9
2008	169	13.9	12.2	43.3
2009	148	12.0	12.3	47.3
2010	158	12.0	13.3	53.8
2011	156	10.3	15.1	47.4
2012	148	9.9	14.8	58.1
2013	154	11.5	13.3	54.5
2014	140	11.1	12.5	64.3
2015	172	14.0	12.2	98.3
2016	181	14.0	12.9	97.8
2017	162	12.5	12.9	98.1
2018	170	14.1	11.9	98.2
2019	163	14.5	11.2	98.2
2020	158	14.5	10.8	39.9
2021	148	13.6	10.8	30.4
2022	152	13.9	10.8	31.6
2023	146	15.0	9.7	39.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Saluda Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	165	11.0	15.0	25.5
1989	184	11.0	16.7	32.6
1990	179	14.0	12.7	36.3
1991	179	17.0	10.5	36.3
1992	194	17.0	11.4	21.6
1993	190	15.0	12.7	35.3
1994	215	15.0	14.3	29.8
1995	205	17.0	12.1	33.7
1996	205	17.0	12.1	33.7
1997	223	19.0	11.7	26
1998	215	19.0	11.3	29.6
1999	207	18.0	11.5	41.5
2000	234	18.0	13.0	41
2001	246	18.0	13.7	47.2
2002	246	18.0	13.7	48.4
2003	246	18.0	13.7	48.4
2004	222	18.0	12.3	42.8
2005	210	18.0	11.7	47.1
2006	220	18.0	12.2	43.2
2007	175	n/a	n/a	34.9
2008	169	13.9	12.2	43.3
2009	148	12.0	12.3	47.3
2010	158	12.0	13.3	53.8
2011	156	10.3	15.1	47.4
2012	148	9.9	14.8	58.1
2013	154	11.5	13.3	54.5
2014	140	11.1	12.5	64.3
2015	172	14.0	12.2	98.3
2016	181	14.0	12.9	97.8
2017	162	12.5	12.9	98.1
2018	170	14.1	11.9	98.2
2019	163	14.5	11.2	98.2
2020	158	14.5	10.8	39.9
2021	148	13.6	10.8	30.4
2022	152	13.9	10.8	31.6
2023	146	15.0	9.7	39.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Saluda Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,586 (11.4%)	$12,371 (88.6%)	$13,956

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Saluda Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 124^th of 1473 Elementary schools	Ranks 217^th of 1502 Elementary schools	6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Saluda Elementary School)	81.5	88	6.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Polk County Schools)	79.8	78.2	1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	64.3	61.1	3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Saluda Elementary School)	77.8	60	17.8%
3rd Grade Reading (Polk County Schools)	75.5	63.6	11.9%
3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)	56.8	48	8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Saluda Elementary School)	77.4	75	2.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Polk County Schools)	78.8	69.4	9.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
4th Grade Reading (Saluda Elementary School)	83.9	70.8	13.1%
4th Grade Reading (Polk County Schools)	78.8	70.8	8%
4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Saluda Elementary School)	70	60.9	9.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Polk County Schools)	72.3	75.8	3.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	60.2	55.9	4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Saluda Elementary School)	85	60.9	24.1%
5th Grade Reading (Polk County Schools)	71.7	68.8	2.9%
5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	54.6	48	6.6%
5th Grade Science (Saluda Elementary School)	85	78.3	6.7%
5th Grade Science (Polk County Schools)	86.4	78.5	7.9%
5th Grade Science (North Carolina)	72.6	65.3	7.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	163	146	10.4%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	8	5	37.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	149	136	8.7%
Two or More Races	6	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.2%	39.7%	58.4%

Schools Near Saluda Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				EOG Mathematics (2023)						EOG Reading (2023)						EOG Science (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Saluda Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	214 E Main Street	Saluda	28773	Polk County	Polk County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(828) 894-1040	146	15	9.7	39.7%	136 (93.2%)	1 (0.7%)	5 (3.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	80.9	217^th of 1502 public elementary schools	85.6%		91	98^th of 1514 public elementary schools	93.5%	119	88.0	75.0	60.9				60.0	70.8	60.9				78.3		$13,956	$1,586	$12,371
Upward Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	45 Education Drive	Flat Rock	28731	Henderson County	Henderson County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(828) 697-4764	413	32	12.7	83.3%	160 (38.7%)	20 (4.8%)	195 (47.2%)	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.9%)	18 (4.4%)	22.8	1213^th of 1502 public elementary schools	19.2%		25.8	1160^th of 1514 public elementary schools	23.4%	53	45.2	25.0	40.5				43.5	30.9	30.4				57.0		$10,637	$1,538	$9,099
Hillandale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	40 Preston Lane	East Flat Rock	28726	Henderson County	Henderson County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(828) 697-4782	490	34	14.4	68.4%	259 (52.9%)	15 (3.1%)	181 (36.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.7%)	19 (3.9%)	33.1	1037^th of 1502 public elementary schools	31.0%		47.3	790^th of 1514 public elementary schools	47.8%	247	45.0	46.2	50.0				33.8	43.6	35.9				64.1		$10,217	$1,373	$8,844
Tryon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	100 School Place	Tryon	28782	Polk County	Polk County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(828) 859-6584	407	30	13.3	99.3%	275 (67.6%)	33 (8.1%)	65 (16.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.6%)	86.9	144^th of 1502 public elementary schools	90.4%		86.7	151^st of 1514 public elementary schools	90.0%	7	78.9	73.1	75.4				70.2	73.1	70.5				80.3		$12,033	$1,081	$10,952
Dana Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	690 Ridge Road	Hendersonville	28792	Henderson County	Henderson County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(828) 685-7743	407	29	13.9	79.6%	176 (43.2%)	12 (2.9%)	209 (51.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.7%)	32.9	1040^th of 1502 public elementary schools	30.8%		46.6	802^nd of 1514 public elementary schools	47.0%	238	70.8	46.3	48.2				35.4	44.4	33.7				42.2		$10,155	$1,652	$8,503
The Mountain Community School	Public, Charter	K-8	613 Glover Street	Hendersonville	28792	Henderson County	The Mountain Community School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(828) 696-8480	198	15	13.6		161 (81.3%)	3 (1.5%)	23 (11.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.6%)	65.8	487^th of 1502 public elementary schools	67.6%		67.3	444^th of 1514 public elementary schools	70.7%	43	63.6	59.1	59.1	78.3	72.7	47.6	59.1	63.6	50.0	69.6	68.2	57.1	50.0	85.7
Sugarloaf Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2270 Sugarloaf Rd	Hendersonville	28792	Henderson County	Henderson County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(828) 697-4600	416	29	14.1	81.0%	182 (43.8%)	15 (3.6%)	181 (43.5%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	26 (6.3%)	44	867^th of 1502 public elementary schools	42.3%		36	985^th of 1514 public elementary schools	34.9%	118	59.7	44.6	59.2				41.7	41.9	36.8				73.7		$10,601	$1,711	$8,890
Bruce Drysdale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	271 Bearcat Blvd.	Hendersonville	28792	Henderson County	Henderson County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(828) 697-5568	448	30	15.0	64.5%	228 (50.9%)	47 (10.5%)	121 (27.0%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.9%)	9 (2.0%)	37 (8.3%)	60.4	573^rd of 1502 public elementary schools	61.9%		60.5	582^nd of 1514 public elementary schools	61.6%	9	51.5	57.8	59.5				59.1	51.6	58.2				72.2		$10,708	$1,509	$9,198
Atkinson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2510 Old Kanuga Road	Hendersonville	28739	Henderson County	Henderson County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(828) 697-4755	317	22	14.7	47.3%	262 (82.6%)	3 (0.9%)	35 (11.0%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.5%)	82	206^th of 1502 public elementary schools	86.3%		70.5	397^th of 1514 public elementary schools	73.8%	191	87.5	67.2	55.2				72.5	73.8	67.2				86.2		$9,752	$871	$8,881
Hendersonville Elementary	Public	K-5	1039 Randall Circle	Hendersonville	28791	Henderson County	Henderson County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(828) 697-4752	330	24	14.0	32.1%	274 (83.0%)	13 (3.9%)	20 (6.1%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.8%)	93.2	74^th of 1502 public elementary schools	95.1%		94.7	49^th of 1514 public elementary schools	96.8%	25	78.9	88.2	88.5				68.4	86.3	80.8				88.5		$10,145	$1,115	$9,030

Frequently Asked Questions about Saluda Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Saluda Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Saluda Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Polk County Middle School
High : Polk County High School

How many students attend Saluda Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 146 students attended Saluda Elementary School.

What district is Saluda Elementary School in?

Polk County Schools

Is Saluda Elementary School a good school?

Saluda Elementary School ranks 217^th of 1502 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Saluda Elementary School?

Students at Saluda Elementary School are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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