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#2113 of 2,648 schools in NC

Glade Creek Elementary

Elementary School · Alleghany County Schools · Ennice, NC

An Alleghany County Schools elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

32 Glade Creek Sch Road, Ennice, NC 28623

  • Math 46% vs NC 57% (2025)
  • Reading 36% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 14:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.3% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-18.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.6 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-13.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$14,685
Chronic Absenteeism21.8%

Students at Glade Creek Elementary score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency46%(2025 NC)
School
State
57%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency36%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 43 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 41% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
40%
2025
Math
46%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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 42 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

73.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Glade Creek 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$45,114

Median home value

$181,400

Median rent

$774/mo

College educated

15.3%

Homeownership

83.7%

Poverty rate

23.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28623; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in Alleghany County Schools

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Piney Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–8Not available191Compare →
Sparta ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–8Not available560Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Alleghany County Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$14,685NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Glade Creek Elementary is listed in Alleghany County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Glade Creek Elementary

Glade Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Ennice, NC, part of Alleghany County Schools, serving approximately 238 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,113 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Glade Creek Elementary

What grades does Glade Creek Elementary serve?

Glade Creek Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Glade Creek Elementary?

Glade Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 238 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Glade Creek Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Glade Creek Elementary is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Glade Creek Elementary rank in NC?

Glade Creek Elementary ranks #2,113 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Glade Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Glade Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Glade Creek Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Glade Creek Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Glade Creek Elementary a charter school?

No, Glade Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Glade Creek Elementary a Title I school?

No, Glade Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glade Creek Elementary?

73.9% of students at Glade Creek 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 – 8th
Enrollment
238
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Alleghany County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.8%
Area population (ZIP 28623)
1,927
Area median age
48.5
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 28623; 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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