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Robbinsville Elementary
Elementary School · Graham County Schools · Robbinsville, NC
A Graham County Schools elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
54 Moose Branch Road, Robbinsville, NC 28771
- Math 38% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Robbinsville Elementary score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 35 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Robbinsville 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,570
Median home value
$153,800
Median rent
$582/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
81.4%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28771; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Graham County Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,628NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Robbinsville Elementary is listed in Graham County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Robbinsville Elementary
Robbinsville Elementary is a public elementary school in Robbinsville, NC, part of Graham County Schools, serving approximately 523 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,410 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robbinsville Elementary
What grades does Robbinsville Elementary serve?
Robbinsville Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Robbinsville Elementary?
Robbinsville Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 523 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robbinsville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Robbinsville Elementary is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Robbinsville Elementary rank in NC?
Robbinsville Elementary ranks #2,410 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Robbinsville Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Robbinsville Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Robbinsville Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Robbinsville Elementary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Robbinsville Elementary a charter school?
No, Robbinsville Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Robbinsville Elementary a Title I school?
No, Robbinsville Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robbinsville Elementary?
99.4% of students at Robbinsville 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
- 523
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Graham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.0%
- Phone
- (828) 479-9850
- Area population (ZIP 28771)
- 7,637
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 46.9
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 28771; 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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