Very Good
#637 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 24% in state
Lilesville Elementary
Elementary School · Anson County Schools · Lilesville, NC
An Anson County Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
121 Camden Street, Lilesville, NC 28091
- Math 53% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lilesville Elementary score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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 38 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
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Where Lilesville Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated749/100K
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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
$54,333
Median home value
$128,200
Median rent
$865/mo
College educated
13.2%
Homeownership
69.2%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28091; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wadesboro PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–3 | 4.1 mi | 276 | Compare → |
| Ansonville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–6 | Not available | 183 | Compare → |
| Morven ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–6 | Not available | 179 | Compare → |
| Peachland-polkton ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–6 | Not available | 464 | 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.
Anson County Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 9
- District spending per student
- $16,070NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lilesville Elementary is listed in Anson County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lilesville Elementary
Lilesville Elementary is a public elementary school in Lilesville, NC, part of Anson County Schools, serving approximately 242 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #637 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lilesville Elementary
What grades does Lilesville Elementary serve?
Lilesville Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Lilesville Elementary?
Lilesville Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 242 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lilesville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lilesville Elementary is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lilesville Elementary rank in NC?
Lilesville Elementary ranks #637 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Lilesville Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lilesville Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Lilesville Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lilesville Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lilesville Elementary a charter school?
No, Lilesville Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lilesville Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lilesville Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lilesville Elementary?
98.8% of students at Lilesville 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 242
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Anson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.3%
- Phone
- (704) 848-4975
- Area population (ZIP 28091)
- 1,990
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
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 28091; 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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