Very Good
#588 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 22% in state
Icard Elementary
Elementary School · Burke County Schools · Connelly Springs, NC
A Burke County Schools elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3087 Icard School Road, Connelly Springs, NC 28612
- Math 68% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Icard Elementary score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 58% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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
98.8%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Icard 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated926/100K
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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
$56,007
Median home value
$159,400
Median rent
$787/mo
College educated
14.2%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28612; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hildebran ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| Ray Childers ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 447 | Compare → |
| Reflections of Christ Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 3.2 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Christ Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 165 | 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.
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.
Burke County Schools
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #5 of 26
- District spending per student
- $12,261NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Icard Elementary is listed in Burke County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Icard Elementary
Icard Elementary is a public elementary school in Connelly Springs, NC, part of Burke County Schools, serving approximately 252 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #588 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Icard Elementary
What grades does Icard Elementary serve?
Icard Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Icard Elementary?
Icard Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 252 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Icard Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Icard Elementary is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Icard Elementary rank in NC?
Icard Elementary ranks #588 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Icard Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Icard Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Icard Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Icard Elementary has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Icard Elementary a charter school?
No, Icard Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Icard Elementary a Title I school?
No, Icard Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Icard Elementary?
98.8% of students at Icard 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
- 252
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Burke County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (828) 397-3491
- Area population (ZIP 28612)
- 11,182
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 46.7
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 28612; 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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