Blowing Rock Elementary School

165 Morris Street
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Blowing Rock Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 72% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 431 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 20% in NC
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Blowing Rock Elementary School's student population of 431 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
431 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Blowing Rock 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 Blowing Rock Elementary School is 0.34, 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)
#289 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
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72%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Blowing Rock Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Blowing Rock Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Blowing Rock Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
4%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Blowing Rock Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Blowing Rock Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
80%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.34
This chart displays the diversity score of Blowing Rock Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Blowing Rock Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Blowing Rock Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blowing Rock Elementary School's ranking?
Blowing Rock Elementary School is ranked #289 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Blowing Rock Elementary School often compared to?
Blowing Rock Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkway Elementary School, Hardin Park 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 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Blowing Rock Elementary School?
431 students attend Blowing Rock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Blowing Rock Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blowing Rock Elementary School?
Blowing Rock Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Blowing Rock Elementary School offer ?
Blowing Rock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Blowing Rock Elementary School part of?
Blowing Rock Elementary School is part of Watauga County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 431 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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