Serving 155 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cedar Grove 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 35-39% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 66% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Cedar Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
155 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1895 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)35-39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
48%
25%
White
34%
43%
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
81%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Cedar Grove Elementary School is ranked #1895 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Cedar Grove Elementary School?
155 students attend Cedar Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Cedar Grove Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cedar Grove Elementary School?
Cedar Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cedar Grove Elementary School offer ?
Cedar Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cedar Grove Elementary School part of?
Cedar Grove Elementary School is part of Nash County School District.
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