Kings Creek Elementary

Summary:

Kings Creek Elementary is a public elementary school located in Lenoir, North Carolina, serving grades PK-8 with a student population of 156 and is part of the Caldwell County Schools district.

While Kings Creek Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (90.38%) compared to the surrounding schools, the school has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from a high of 355 out of 1,434 North Carolina elementary schools in 2017-2018 to a low of 1,183 out of 1,505 in 2023-2024. This decline is reflected in the school's consistently lower academic achievement, with proficiency rates in mathematics and reading lagging behind the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade mathematics proficiency rate was 41.2%, compared to 61.1% for the Caldwell County Schools district and 62.7% for the state of North Carolina. Additionally, Kings Creek Elementary has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 71.79% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Caldwell County Schools district, Kings Creek Elementary consistently underperforms, particularly in mathematics and reading proficiency. For instance, Lower Creek Elementary, located about 8 miles away, outperforms Kings Creek Elementary across multiple grade levels and subject areas. The racial homogeneity of Kings Creek Elementary, with a significantly higher percentage of white students compared to the surrounding schools, may also suggest the need for the school and district to examine issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion to ensure that all students have access to high-quality educational opportunities.


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Public PK, KG-8

 3680 Wilkesboro Boulevard
       Lenoir, NC  28645-9153


(828) 754-6039

District: Caldwell County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1183rd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,461 Help


Students who attend Kings Creek Elementary usually attend:

High:    Hibriten High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  156

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.4%
Two or more races:
4.5%
Hispanic:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.8% Help


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Compare Details Kings Creek Elementary ranks worse than 78.6% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 11th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Caldwell County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details Kings Creek Elementary ranks worse than 56.1% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.39. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.4%), two or more races (4.5%), Hispanic (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kings Creek Elementary is 11.2, which is the 2nd best among 13 elementary schools in the Caldwell County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kings Creek Elementary is $11,461, which is the 4th highest among 13 elementary schools in the Caldwell County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kings Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Kings Creek Elementary 1183rd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Kings Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Kings Creek Elementary 445th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Kings Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Caldwell County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Caldwell County Schools 151st of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kings Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Kings Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 66.91 389th 1276 69.5%
2007 59.86 552nd 1293 57.3%
2008 65.89 427th 1324 67.7%
2009 73.17 337th 1354 75.1%
2010 74.10 309th 1363 77.3%
2011 74.83 301st 1381 78.2%
2012 80.27 200th 1388 85.6%
2013 68.90 384th 1403 72.6%
2014 64.27 477th 1390 65.7%
2015 68.07 451st 1440 68.7%
2016 54.24 650th 1425 54.4%
2017 61.75 542nd 1429 62.1%
2018 72.49 355th 1434 75.2%
2019 57.61 627th 1473 57.4%
2021 64.20 497th 1489 66.6%
2022 42.43 875th 1514 42.2%
2023 42.80 884th 1502 41.1%
2024 25.70 1183rd 1505 21.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Kings Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.51 216th 1332 83.8%
2019 67.34 353rd 1361 74.1%
2021 72.04 232nd 1329 82.5%
2023 56.08 574th 1437 60.1%
2024 37.35 959th 1450 33.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Kings Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.49 821st 1405 41.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Kings Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.60 183rd 1413 87.0%
2019 57.16 616th 1430 56.9%
2021 82.72 198th 1444 86.3%
2022 36.72 947th 1464 35.3%
2023 36.28 977th 1461 33.1%
2024 23.96 1184th 1464 19.1%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Kings Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.56 602nd 1178 48.9%
2019 35.51 839th 1183 29.1%
2021 44.15 659th 1172 43.8%
2022 21.54 1030th 1194 13.7%
2023 23.32 1004th 1183 15.1%
2024 12.47 1117th 1166 4.2%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Kings Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Kings Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 65.09 209th 598 65.1%
2007 61.08 263rd 606 56.6%
2008 63.84 241st 620 61.1%
2009 74.65 155th 630 75.4%
2010 60.64 298th 640 53.4%
2011 60.22 292nd 648 54.9%
2012 70.46 192nd 662 71.0%
2013 43.26 377th 673 44.0%
2014 54.22 272nd 627 56.6%
2015 55.13 312th 705 55.7%
2016 61.67 259th 692 62.6%
2017 66.04 228th 694 67.1%
2018 85.53 62nd 691 91.0%
2019 49.77 389th 737 47.2%
2021 44.63 398th 741 46.3%
2022 53.46 355th 786 54.8%
2023 36.53 497th 784 36.6%
2024 44.39 445th 793 43.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Kings Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.41 58th 604 90.4%
2019 50.96 299th 639 53.2%
2021 59.87 191st 633 69.8%
2022 60.41 222nd 689 67.8%
2023 42.40 420th 735 42.9%
2024 36.61 484th 743 34.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Kings Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.58 357th 684 47.8%
2021 48.60 345th 706 51.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Kings Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 49.39 370th 748 50.5%
2023 39.55 451st 747 39.6%
2024 51.22 355th 751 52.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Kings Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.83 125th 596 79.0%
2019 30.87 488th 624 21.8%
2021 27.15 494th 632 21.8%
2022 29.04 503rd 658 23.6%
2023 10.76 631st 656 3.8%
2024 23.06 533rd 652 18.3%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Kings Creek Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 231 17 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1989 243 20 0 0 0 n/a n/a 3 266
1990 241 13 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1991 236 12 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1992 233 10 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1993 247 12 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1994 275 15 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1995 277 11 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1996 277 11 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1997 277 11 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1998 279 16 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1999 282 13 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2000 282 16 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2001 263 12 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2002 238 12 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2003 238 12 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2004 229 12 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 243
2005 214 6 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 221
2006 213 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 218
2007 217 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 5 227
2008 211 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 6 221
2009 200 7 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2010 214 10 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 227
2011 219 3 0 4 0 0 10 0 236
2012 223 5 0 5 0 0 8 0 241
2013 219 4 0 10 0 0 9 0 242
2014 212 4 0 4 0 0 6 0 226
2015 204 3 0 6 0 0 5 0 218
2016 187 4 0 7 0 0 6 0 204
2017 175 4 0 8 0 0 5 0 192
2018 151 4 0 9 1 0 4 0 169
2019 151 5 0 11 0 0 5 0 172
2020 154 8 0 9 0 0 6 0 177
2021 141 3 0 11 0 0 9 0 164
2022 155 3 1 8 0 0 9 0 176
2023 141 3 0 5 0 0 7 0 156

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kings Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 248 15.0 16.5 18.5
1989 266 16.0 16.6 31.2
1990 254 16.0 15.8 35
1991 248 18.0 13.7 35.9
1992 243 16.0 15.1 21.8
1993 259 14.0 18.5 25.1
1994 291 17.0 17.1 17.5
1995 288 17.0 16.9 24.3
1996 288 17.0 16.9 24.3
1997 288 20.0 14.4 22.6
1998 295 22.0 13.4 23.1
1999 295 22.0 13.4 34.6
2000 298 22.0 13.5 37.2
2001 280 22.0 12.7 38.6
2002 258 22.0 11.7 0
2003 258 22.0 11.7 0
2004 243 22.0 11.0 58.4
2005 221 22.0 10.0 56.1
2006 218 22.0 9.9 61
2007 227 n/a n/a 59.5
2008 221 15.8 14.0 60
2009 208 16.3 12.8 57.7
2010 227 15.4 14.7 62.1
2011 236 14.8 15.9 60.6
2012 241 15.0 16.0 61
2013 242 15.2 15.8 65.3
2014 226 15.4 14.5 71.2
2015 218 15.0 14.5 64.2
2016 204 14.0 14.5 66.2
2017 192 14.0 13.7 69.3
2018 169 14.4 11.6 65.7
2019 172 13.9 12.2 66.3
2020 177 14.1 12.4 66.7
2021 164 13.7 11.9 54.9
2022 176 14.1 12.4 38.1
2023 156 13.8 11.2 71.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kings Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 248 15.0 16.5 18.5
1989 266 16.0 16.6 31.2
1990 254 16.0 15.8 35
1991 248 18.0 13.7 35.9
1992 243 16.0 15.1 21.8
1993 259 14.0 18.5 25.1
1994 291 17.0 17.1 17.5
1995 288 17.0 16.9 24.3
1996 288 17.0 16.9 24.3
1997 288 20.0 14.4 22.6
1998 295 22.0 13.4 23.1
1999 295 22.0 13.4 34.6
2000 298 22.0 13.5 37.2
2001 280 22.0 12.7 38.6
2002 258 22.0 11.7 0
2003 258 22.0 11.7 0
2004 243 22.0 11.0 58.4
2005 221 22.0 10.0 56.1
2006 218 22.0 9.9 61
2007 227 n/a n/a 59.5
2008 221 15.8 14.0 60
2009 208 16.3 12.8 57.7
2010 227 15.4 14.7 62.1
2011 236 14.8 15.9 60.6
2012 241 15.0 16.0 61
2013 242 15.2 15.8 65.3
2014 226 15.4 14.5 71.2
2015 218 15.0 14.5 64.2
2016 204 14.0 14.5 66.2
2017 192 14.0 13.7 69.3
2018 169 14.4 11.6 65.7
2019 172 13.9 12.2 66.3
2020 177 14.1 12.4 66.7
2021 164 13.7 11.9 54.9
2022 176 14.1 12.4 38.1
2023 156 13.8 11.2 71.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kings Creek Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,809 (15.8%) $9,651 (84.2%) $11,461

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kings Creek Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 627th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 884th of 1502 Elementary schools
 16.3%
Ranks 389th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 497th of 784 Middle schools
 10.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kings Creek Elementary)57.931.3
 26.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Caldwell County Schools)60.351.5
 8.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Kings Creek Elementary)68.456.3
 12.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Caldwell County Schools)58.843.4
 15.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kings Creek Elementary)77.836.8
 41%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Caldwell County Schools)53.646.2
 7.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Kings Creek Elementary)77.852.6
 25.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Caldwell County Schools)60.546.7
 13.8%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kings Creek Elementary)66.746.7
 20%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Caldwell County Schools)58.848
 10.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Kings Creek Elementary)57.153.3
 3.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Caldwell County Schools)6044.1
 15.9%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Kings Creek Elementary)76.273.3
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (Caldwell County Schools)75.160
 15.1%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kings Creek Elementary)45.542.9
 2.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Caldwell County Schools)49.547.1
 2.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Kings Creek Elementary)45.542.9
 2.6%
   6th Grade Reading (Caldwell County Schools)58.845.8
 13%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kings Creek Elementary)7535.3
 39.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Caldwell County Schools)61.346.7
 14.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Kings Creek Elementary)7547.1
 27.9%
   7th Grade Reading (Caldwell County Schools)64.247.1
 17.1%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kings Creek Elementary)53.335.3
 18%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Caldwell County Schools)50.937.4
 13.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Kings Creek Elementary)53.347.1
 6.2%
   8th Grade Reading (Caldwell County Schools)53.847.6
 6.2%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Kings Creek Elementary)73.358.8
 14.5%
   8th Grade Science (Caldwell County Schools)83.870.1
 13.7%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students172156
 9.3%
African American53
 40%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic115
 54.5%
Pacific Islander00
White151141
 6.6%
Two or More Races57
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.3%71.8%
 5.5%


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Students at Kings Creek Elementary are 90% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Kings Creek Elementary ranks in the bottom 21.4% of North Carolina elementary schools.

Students who attend Kings Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Hibriten High

In the 2022-23 school year, 156 students attended Kings Creek Elementary.


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