Serving 549 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Boiling Springs 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 60% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 549 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boiling Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Boiling Springs Elementary School's student population of 549 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
549 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Boiling Springs 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 Boiling Springs Elementary School is 0.42, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#484 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
14%
25%
White
75%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boiling Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Boiling Springs Elementary School is ranked #484 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Boiling Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Boiling Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Springmore 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 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Boiling Springs Elementary School?
549 students attend Boiling Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Boiling Springs Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boiling Springs Elementary School?
Boiling Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Boiling Springs Elementary School offer ?
Boiling Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Boiling Springs Elementary School part of?
Boiling Springs Elementary School is part of Cleveland County Schools School District.
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