Very Good
#956 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 36% in state
Stony Point Elementary
Elementary School · Alexander County Schools · Stony Point, NC
An Alexander County Schools elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
311 Stony Point School Road, Stony Point, NC 28678
- Math 67% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stony Point Elementary score 56% 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 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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
98.6%
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 Stony Point 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,002/100K
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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
$70,940
Median home value
$203,100
Median rent
$830/mo
College educated
14.6%
Homeownership
92%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28678; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotts ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Hiddenite ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 3.5 mi | 362 | Compare → |
| Bethlehem ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 452 | Compare → |
| Ellendale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | Not available | 201 | 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.
Alexander County Schools
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #6 of 11
- District spending per student
- $12,929NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stony Point Elementary is listed in Alexander County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stony Point Elementary
Stony Point Elementary is a public elementary school in Stony Point, NC, part of Alexander County Schools, serving approximately 207 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #956 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stony Point Elementary
What grades does Stony Point Elementary serve?
Stony Point Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Stony Point Elementary?
Stony Point Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 207 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stony Point Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stony Point Elementary is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stony Point Elementary rank in NC?
Stony Point Elementary ranks #956 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Stony Point Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Stony Point Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Stony Point Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stony Point Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Stony Point Elementary a charter school?
No, Stony Point Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stony Point Elementary a Title I school?
No, Stony Point Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stony Point Elementary?
98.6% of students at Stony Point 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
- 207
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Alexander County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (704) 585-6981
- Area population (ZIP 28678)
- 4,701
- Area median age
- 43.9
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 28678; 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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