Serving 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, C B Eller Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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-5
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
C B Eller Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
C B Eller Elementary School's student population of 282 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
282 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
C B Eller Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C B Eller Elementary School is 0.25, 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
#230 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
n/a
25%
White
86%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C B Eller Elementary School's ranking?
C B Eller Elementary School is ranked #230 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are C B Eller Elementary School often compared to?
C B Eller Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elkin Elementary School, Roaring River Elementary School, Mount Pleasant Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend C B Eller Elementary School?
282 students attend C B Eller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of C B Eller Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of C B Eller Elementary School?
C B Eller Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does C B Eller Elementary School offer ?
C B Eller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is C B Eller Elementary School part of?
C B Eller Elementary School is part of Wilkes County Schools School District.
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