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#2354 of 2,648 schools in NC

Lindley Park Elementary

Elementary School · Asheboro City Schools · Asheboro, NC

An Asheboro City Schools elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

312 Cliff Rd, Asheboro, NC 27203

  • Math 41% vs NC 59% (2025)
  • Reading 33% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.6% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33.2% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-22.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.4 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-9.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$13,003
Chronic Absenteeism22.7%

Students at Lindley Park Elementary score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency41%(2025 NC)
School
State
59%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency33%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
66%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
40%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
34%
2014
Math
49%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
59%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
20%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
20%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
41%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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 score

Free/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.

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The neighborhood

Where Lindley Park 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 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$47,506

Median home value

$141,100

Median rent

$852/mo

College educated

17.3%

Homeownership

43.5%

Poverty rate

22.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27203; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Asheboro Hybrid AcademyPrivate · tuition5.9privateK–110.5 mi154Compare →
Donna L Loflin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.1K–50.7 mi296Compare →
Charles W Mccrary ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.3K–51.0 mi345Compare →
Fayetteville Street Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7privatePK–121.1 mi199Compare →

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.

Asheboro City Schools

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#8 of 8
District spending per student
$13,003NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lindley Park Elementary is listed in Asheboro City Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lindley Park Elementary

Lindley Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Asheboro, NC, part of Asheboro City Schools, serving approximately 422 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,354 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lindley Park Elementary

What grades does Lindley Park Elementary serve?

Lindley Park Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Lindley Park Elementary?

Lindley Park Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 422 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lindley Park Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Lindley Park Elementary is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lindley Park Elementary rank in NC?

Lindley Park Elementary ranks #2,354 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Lindley Park Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Lindley Park Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Lindley Park Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lindley Park Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lindley Park Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Lindley Park Elementary a Title I school?

No, Lindley Park Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lindley Park Elementary?

98.8% of students at Lindley Park 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 – 5th
Enrollment
422
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Randolph County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.7%
Area population (ZIP 27203)
22,641
Area average commute
23.4 min
Area median age
34.6
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 27203; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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