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Elizabeth Elementary

Summary:

Elizabeth Elementary is a public elementary school located in Shelby, North Carolina, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 569. The school is part of the Cleveland County Schools district, which is ranked 121 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

While Elizabeth Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (54.66%) compared to nearby schools, the school consistently underperforms academically compared to state and district averages in both mathematics and reading proficiency. This is particularly true for certain student subgroups, such as African American and special education students. The school's high rates of economic disadvantage, with 99% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to these academic challenges.

Interestingly, some nearby schools, such as Boiling Springs Elementary and Grover Elementary, perform significantly better and have higher SchoolDigger ratings. However, Elizabeth Elementary's performance in the gifted and talented student subgroup has fluctuated, suggesting the school may be able to provide effective support for its high-achieving students, even as it struggles with overall academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 220 S Post Road
       Shelby, NC  28152-6227

(704) 476-8371

District: Cleveland County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1279th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,413 Help


Students who attend Elizabeth Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Shelby Middle
High:    Cleveland ECHS
    Shelby High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  569

Racial breakdown:

African American:
54.7%
White:
22.8%
Hispanic:
12.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Elizabeth Elementary ranks worse than 85% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 14th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Cleveland County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.26. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Elizabeth Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Cleveland County Schools District. Student population at Elizabeth Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (54.7%), White (22.8%), Hispanic (12.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Cleveland County Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elizabeth Elementary is 12.8, which is the 5th best among 15 elementary schools in the Cleveland County Schools District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elizabeth Elementary is $9,413. 12 elementary schools in the Cleveland County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elizabeth Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Elizabeth Elementary 1279th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Elizabeth Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Cleveland County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cleveland County Schools 121st of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Elizabeth Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Elizabeth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.00 1255th 1502 16.4%
2024 20.26 1279th 1505 15.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Elizabeth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 17.97 753rd 801 6.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Elizabeth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.16 1042nd 1437 27.5%
2024 30.38 1108th 1450 23.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Elizabeth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.93 1117th 1459 23.4%
2024 29.83 1092nd 1455 24.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Elizabeth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.99 102nd 582 82.5%
2024 41.76 569th 669 14.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Elizabeth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.30 1298th 1461 11.2%
2024 17.42 1293rd 1464 11.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Elizabeth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.45 698th 933 25.2%
2024 32.35 682nd 924 26.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Elizabeth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.63 586th 915 36.0%
2024 25.81 783rd 951 17.7%
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Rank History for White students at Elizabeth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.44 1049th 1183 11.3%
2024 19.09 1034th 1166 11.3%
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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 Elizabeth Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 416 172 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1989 481 172 0 0 0 n/a n/a -3 650
1990 476 158 0 3 0 n/a n/a 3 640
1991 407 152 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1992 445 149 0 1 0 n/a n/a -4 591
1993 447 138 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 587
1994 449 125 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1995 481 145 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 633
1996 481 145 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 633
1997 500 133 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 641
1998 507 134 5 6 0 n/a n/a -1 651
1999 490 137 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 637
2000 509 155 3 11 1 n/a n/a 0 679
2001 484 180 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 672
2002 437 203 3 12 1 n/a n/a 0 656
2003 437 203 3 12 1 n/a n/a 0 656
2004 458 214 4 14 2 n/a n/a 0 692
2005 442 218 3 14 0 n/a n/a 0 677
2006 404 203 3 13 0 n/a n/a 0 623
2007 394 191 9 16 0 n/a n/a 26 636
2008 388 193 9 11 0 n/a n/a 27 628
2009 385 237 10 8 0 n/a n/a 0 640
2010 342 204 9 17 0 n/a n/a 0 572
2011 309 181 7 27 0 0 25 0 549
2012 187 275 6 32 0 0 20 0 520
2013 176 268 5 26 0 0 16 0 491
2014 167 240 4 29 0 0 24 0 464
2015 158 247 5 32 0 0 20 0 462
2016 159 246 5 38 0 0 16 0 464
2017 182 226 4 38 0 0 21 0 471
2018 164 253 4 32 0 0 26 0 479
2019 152 272 8 27 0 0 35 0 494
2020 129 267 4 27 0 0 46 0 473
2021 100 257 1 26 0 0 34 0 418
2022 102 241 5 32 0 1 31 0 412
2023 130 311 5 69 0 0 54 0 569

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 Elizabeth Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 589 29.0 20.3 25.1
1989 650 29.0 22.4 36.5
1990 640 35.0 18.2 37
1991 562 34.0 16.5 42.2
1992 591 34.0 17.3 18.3
1993 587 33.0 17.8 21.1
1994 581 33.0 17.6 23.8
1995 633 35.0 18.1 18.6
1996 633 35.0 18.1 18.6
1997 641 37.0 17.3 17.8
1998 651 38.0 17.1 19.3
1999 637 38.0 16.8 24.6
2000 679 38.0 17.9 27
2001 672 38.0 17.7 28.9
2002 656 38.0 17.3 0
2003 656 38.0 17.3 0
2004 692 38.0 18.2 39
2005 677 38.0 17.8 40.3
2006 623 38.0 16.4 41.3
2007 636 n/a n/a 43.3
2008 628 40.7 15.4 46.8
2009 640 41.0 15.6 46.1
2010 572 37.0 15.4 26.7
2011 549 36.2 15.1 56.8
2012 520 38.3 13.5 70.8
2013 491 38.2 12.8 71.1
2014 464 36.1 12.8 72
2015 462 32.0 14.4 74
2016 464 32.0 14.5 75.4
2017 471 33.4 14.0 99.2
2018 479 31.6 15.1 99.2
2019 494 29.4 16.7 99.2
2020 473 29.9 15.7 99.4
2021 418 29.4 14.2 99.3
2022 412 30.0 13.7 99.3
2023 569 44.1 12.8 99.5

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 Elizabeth Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 589 29.0 20.3 25.1
1989 650 29.0 22.4 36.5
1990 640 35.0 18.2 37
1991 562 34.0 16.5 42.2
1992 591 34.0 17.3 18.3
1993 587 33.0 17.8 21.1
1994 581 33.0 17.6 23.8
1995 633 35.0 18.1 18.6
1996 633 35.0 18.1 18.6
1997 641 37.0 17.3 17.8
1998 651 38.0 17.1 19.3
1999 637 38.0 16.8 24.6
2000 679 38.0 17.9 27
2001 672 38.0 17.7 28.9
2002 656 38.0 17.3 0
2003 656 38.0 17.3 0
2004 692 38.0 18.2 39
2005 677 38.0 17.8 40.3
2006 623 38.0 16.4 41.3
2007 636 n/a n/a 43.3
2008 628 40.7 15.4 46.8
2009 640 41.0 15.6 46.1
2010 572 37.0 15.4 26.7
2011 549 36.2 15.1 56.8
2012 520 38.3 13.5 70.8
2013 491 38.2 12.8 71.1
2014 464 36.1 12.8 72
2015 462 32.0 14.4 74
2016 464 32.0 14.5 75.4
2017 471 33.4 14.0 99.2
2018 479 31.6 15.1 99.2
2019 494 29.4 16.7 99.2
2020 473 29.9 15.7 99.4
2021 418 29.4 14.2 99.3
2022 412 30.0 13.7 99.3
2023 569 44.1 12.8 99.5

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 Elizabeth Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,457 (15.5%) $7,956 (84.5%) $9,413

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Elizabeth Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Elizabeth Elementary)5243.6
 8.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cleveland County Schools)64.557.1
 7.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Elizabeth Elementary)38.626
 12.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Cleveland County Schools)50.841.8
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Elizabeth Elementary)6548.7
 16.3%
   5th Grade Science (Cleveland County Schools)74.566.6
 7.9%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Elizabeth Elementary)40.933.7
 7.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Cleveland County Schools)58.552.1
 6.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.850.4
 8.4%
6th Grade Reading (Elizabeth Elementary)44.329.6
 14.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Cleveland County Schools)59.543.8
 15.7%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6047.5
 12.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students494569
 15.2%
African American272311
 14.3%
American Indian00
Asian85
 37.5%
Hispanic2769
 155.6%
Pacific Islander00
White152130
 14.5%
Two or More Races3554
 54.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.2%99.5%
 0.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elizabeth Elementary

Elizabeth Elementary ranks in the bottom 15.0% of North Carolina elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 569 students attended Elizabeth Elementary.

Students who attend Elizabeth Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Shelby Middle
High : Cleveland ECHS
High : Shelby High

Students at Elizabeth Elementary are 55% African American, 23% White, 12% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.


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