Serving 236 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Faith Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
236 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
3%
20%
Black
3%
25%
White
88%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Faith Elementary School?
236 students attend Faith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Faith Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Faith Elementary School?
Faith Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Faith Elementary School offer ?
Faith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Faith Elementary School part of?
Faith Elementary School is part of Rowan-Salisbury Schools School District.
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