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#1710 of 2,648 schools in NC
Cooleemee Elementary
Elementary School · Davie County Schools · Cooleemee, NC
A Davie County Schools elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 128, Cooleemee, NC 27014
- Math 52% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cooleemee Elementary score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cooleemee Elementary 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,512/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,417
Median home value
$139,300
Median rent
$964/mo
College educated
17.7%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27014; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Cornatzer ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 386 | Compare → |
| Mocksville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 544 | Compare → |
| Pinebrook ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 479 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Davie County Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #8 of 12
- District spending per student
- $12,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cooleemee Elementary is listed in Davie County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cooleemee Elementary
Cooleemee Elementary is a public elementary school in Cooleemee, NC, part of Davie County Schools, serving approximately 459 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,710 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cooleemee Elementary
What grades does Cooleemee Elementary serve?
Cooleemee Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cooleemee Elementary?
Cooleemee Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 459 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cooleemee Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cooleemee Elementary is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cooleemee Elementary rank in NC?
Cooleemee Elementary ranks #1,710 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Cooleemee Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cooleemee Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cooleemee Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cooleemee Elementary has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cooleemee Elementary a charter school?
No, Cooleemee Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cooleemee Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cooleemee Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cooleemee Elementary?
78.9% of students at Cooleemee Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 459
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Davie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.6%
- Phone
- (336) 753-1118
- Area population (ZIP 27014)
- 921
- Area median age
- 33.9
Official sources & links
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 27014; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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