North Albemarle Elementary School serves 266 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 53% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
266 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-64%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-44%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
4%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
28%
25%
White
47%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% NC state average).
How many students attend North Albemarle Elementary School?
266 students attend North Albemarle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of North Albemarle Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Albemarle Elementary School?
North Albemarle Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Albemarle Elementary School offer ?
North Albemarle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is North Albemarle Elementary School part of?
North Albemarle Elementary School is part of Stanly County Schools School District.
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