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#2003 of 2,648 schools in NC
Gouge Elementary
Elementary School · Mitchell County Schools · Bakersville, NC
A Mitchell County Schools elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
134 Laurel Street, Bakersville, NC 28705
- Math 59% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gouge Elementary score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 22 points since 2019, reaching 54% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gouge 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,350
Median home value
$202,200
Median rent
$855/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
80.1%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28705; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Mitchell County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deyton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 3–5 | Not available | 213 | Compare → |
| Greenlee PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–2 | Not available | 237 | 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.
Mitchell County Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,405NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gouge Elementary is listed in Mitchell County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gouge Elementary
Gouge Elementary is a public elementary school in Bakersville, NC, part of Mitchell County Schools, serving approximately 221 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,003 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gouge Elementary
What grades does Gouge Elementary serve?
Gouge Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Gouge Elementary?
Gouge Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 221 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gouge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gouge Elementary is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gouge Elementary rank in NC?
Gouge Elementary ranks #2,003 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Gouge Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Gouge Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Gouge Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gouge Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gouge Elementary a charter school?
No, Gouge Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gouge Elementary a Title I school?
No, Gouge Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gouge Elementary?
98.6% of students at Gouge 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 221
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Mitchell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.5%
- Phone
- (828) 766-2260
- Area population (ZIP 28705)
- 6,733
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 49.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 28705; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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