Serving 113 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Marble Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
113 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-39%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
n/a
25%
White
89%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
13%
7%
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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
How many students attend Marble Elementary School?
113 students attend Marble Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Marble Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marble Elementary School?
Marble Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Marble Elementary School offer ?
Marble Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Marble Elementary School part of?
Marble Elementary School is part of Cherokee County Schools School District.
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