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#2004 of 2,648 schools in NC
South Elementary
Elementary School · Mooresville Graded School District · Mooresville, NC
A Mooresville Graded School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
839 S Magnolia St, Mooresville, NC 28115
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Elementary score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 60% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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
61.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,373/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mooresville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,724
Median home value
$330,500
Median rent
$1,193/mo
College educated
36.6%
Homeownership
73.4%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28115; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky River ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–2 | 1.5 mi | 447 | Compare → |
| Park View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–2 | 1.9 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Liberty Prep Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 395 | Compare → |
| Pine Lake PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 1,885 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mooresville Graded School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $11,346NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Elementary is listed in Mooresville Graded School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Elementary
South Elementary is a public elementary school in Mooresville, NC, part of Mooresville Graded School District, serving approximately 456 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,004 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Elementary
What grades does South Elementary serve?
South Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend South Elementary?
South Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 456 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Elementary is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Elementary rank in NC?
South Elementary ranks #2,004 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is South Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
South 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 South Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is South Elementary a charter school?
No, South Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Elementary a Title I school?
No, South Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Elementary?
61.6% of students at South 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 456
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Iredell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.3%
- Phone
- (704) 658-2650
- Area population (ZIP 28115)
- 42,862
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 · 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 28115; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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