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#320 of 404 private schools in NC
Captain Gilmer Christian School
Elementary School · Fletcher, NC
A private elementary school in Fletcher, NC serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
257 DOELGER DR, Fletcher, NC 28732
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NC.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NC
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
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Where Captain Gilmer Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,411/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fletcher), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,451
Median home value
$341,900
Median rent
$1,206/mo
College educated
39.6%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28732; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fletcher ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 432 | Compare → |
| FernleafCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–10 | 2.1 mi | 666 | Compare → |
| Stoney Mountain Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–10 | 2.5 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Veritas Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 336 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Captain Gilmer Christian School is listed in Fletcher, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Captain Gilmer Christian School
Captain Gilmer Christian School is a private elementary school in Fletcher, NC, serving approximately 160 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #320 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Captain Gilmer Christian School
What grades does Captain Gilmer Christian School serve?
Captain Gilmer Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Captain Gilmer Christian School?
Captain Gilmer Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 160 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Captain Gilmer Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Captain Gilmer Christian School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Captain Gilmer Christian School rank in NC?
Captain Gilmer Christian School ranks #320 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Captain Gilmer Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Captain Gilmer Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Captain Gilmer Christian School a private school?
Yes, Captain Gilmer Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Captain Gilmer Christian School a religious school?
Captain Gilmer Christian School has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 160
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Seventh-day Adventist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Henderson County
- Phone
- (828) 684-8221
- Area population (ZIP 28732)
- 18,490
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28732; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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