Serving 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Vass-lakeview Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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 36% 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: 460 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vass-lakeview Elementary School's student population of 460 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
460 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vass-lakeview Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vass-lakeview Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#863 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
6%
25%
White
64%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vass-lakeview Elementary School's ranking?
Vass-lakeview Elementary School is ranked #863 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Vass-lakeview Elementary School often compared to?
Vass-lakeview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stars Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Vass-lakeview Elementary School?
460 students attend Vass-lakeview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Vass-lakeview Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vass-lakeview Elementary School?
Vass-lakeview Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Vass-lakeview Elementary School offer ?
Vass-lakeview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Vass-lakeview Elementary School part of?
Vass-lakeview Elementary School is part of Moore County Schools School District.
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