Serving 47 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bee Log Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
47 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-59%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-79%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
20%
Black
n/a
25%
White
100%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NC state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Bee Log Elementary School?
47 students attend Bee Log Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Bee Log Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bee Log Elementary School?
Bee Log Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bee Log Elementary School offer ?
Bee Log Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bee Log Elementary School part of?
Bee Log Elementary School is part of Yancey County Schools School District.
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