Nebo Elementary School

Summary:

Nebo Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 339 students in grades PK-5 in Nebo, North Carolina, which is part of the McDowell County Schools district. While the school has a higher percentage of white students compared to the state average, its academic performance is generally lower than the district and state, with only 40% of 3rd graders proficient in reading, compared to 46.3% in the district and 48.7% statewide.

Nebo Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the years, currently placing it in the bottom third of North Carolina elementary schools with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance is particularly low for female students, white students, and students with disabilities, ranking in the bottom quarter of the state for these subgroups. Additionally, Nebo Elementary has a high percentage of students (78.47%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

While Nebo Elementary faces several challenges, some nearby schools, such as Marion Elementary and Glen Alpine Elementary, have significantly higher test scores and rankings, suggesting that there may be opportunities for Nebo Elementary to learn from their practices and improve its overall academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 254 Nebo School Road
       Nebo, NC  28761


(828) 652-4737

District: McDowell County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1008th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,949 Help


Students who attend Nebo Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    East McDowell Middle School
High:    McDowell Early College
    McDowell High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  339

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.5%
Hispanic:
10.3%
Two or more races:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Nebo Elementary School ranks worse than 67% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 7th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the McDowell County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.5%), Hispanic (10.3%), two or more races (6.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nebo Elementary School is 13.8. 5 elementary schools in the McDowell County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nebo Elementary School is $10,949. 4 elementary schools in the McDowell County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nebo Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Nebo Elementary School 1008th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Nebo Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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McDowell County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks McDowell County Schools 115th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Nebo Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Nebo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 48.35 740th 1276 42.0%
2007 55.45 643rd 1293 50.3%
2008 48.71 741st 1324 44.0%
2009 45.16 852nd 1354 37.1%
2010 58.12 646th 1363 52.6%
2011 57.57 653rd 1381 52.7%
2012 58.48 636th 1388 54.2%
2013 47.39 702nd 1403 50.0%
2014 54.55 623rd 1390 55.2%
2015 36.05 982nd 1440 31.8%
2016 25.89 1134th 1425 20.4%
2017 19.79 1221st 1429 14.6%
2018 53.21 692nd 1434 51.7%
2019 54.03 693rd 1473 53.0%
2021 35.43 931st 1489 37.5%
2022 56.67 633rd 1514 58.2%
2023 36.53 980th 1502 34.8%
2024 35.37 1008th 1505 33.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Nebo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 31.79 564th 801 29.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nebo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.24 373rd 1332 72.0%
2019 57.62 527th 1361 61.3%
2021 47.88 638th 1329 52.0%
2022 71.11 267th 1366 80.5%
2023 44.27 823rd 1437 42.7%
2024 48.82 733rd 1450 49.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Nebo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.29 2nd 8 75.0%
2019 76.68 5th 30 83.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Nebo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.44 660th 1405 53.0%
2019 55.88 633rd 1424 55.5%
2021 39.03 848th 1440 41.1%
2022 53.75 655th 1458 55.1%
2023 31.77 1042nd 1459 28.6%
2024 24.58 1165th 1455 19.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Nebo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.82 621st 897 30.8%
2019 31.00 660th 878 24.8%
2021 19.89 599th 646 7.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Nebo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.67 718th 1413 49.2%
2019 51.19 714th 1430 50.1%
2021 32.20 949th 1444 34.3%
2022 58.22 593rd 1464 59.5%
2023 41.19 897th 1461 38.6%
2024 47.41 792nd 1464 45.9%
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Rank History for White students at Nebo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.17 950th 1178 19.4%
2019 32.43 900th 1183 23.9%
2021 18.75 1049th 1172 10.5%
2022 40.35 753rd 1194 36.9%
2023 19.86 1041st 1183 12.0%
2024 18.58 1039th 1166 10.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

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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Reviews:
Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Friday, September 2, 2016

Open Quote Nebo Elementary is a fantastic school with educated qualified teachers and principal.

Mrs Poplin does all she can for Nebo elementary and wants the best for the students that her staff as well as herself serve each day.
It breaks my heart as a parent to see the rating of this so well deserve school.
The students here is happy. Everyday that I drop my child off is a happy day and the staff is there for my child. when a child comes home talking about how amazing their day went and can not wait to go back the next day then something educationally wonderful is happening. As a parent and Head Start teacher for 26 years in McDowell county schools & Preschool Programs. I must say that Nebo elementary is a 5tar school in my book.
Thank You Mrs Poplin for your hard work in making sure your staff give all the students what they need to be successful. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Nebo Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 471 17 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1989 485 16 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1990 515 15 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1991 532 14 5 1 1 n/a n/a 6 559
1992 509 10 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 523
1993 486 8 5 7 1 n/a n/a 0 507
1994 472 7 7 0 1 n/a n/a 0 487
1995 483 10 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1996 483 10 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1997 502 6 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 515
1998 520 8 12 1 3 n/a n/a 0 544
1999 524 9 26 2 3 n/a n/a 0 564
2000 543 7 23 9 2 n/a n/a 0 584
2001 556 14 28 11 2 n/a n/a 0 611
2002 549 10 21 9 0 n/a n/a 0 589
2003 549 10 21 9 0 n/a n/a 0 589
2004 512 15 20 12 1 n/a n/a 0 560
2005 503 24 16 23 0 n/a n/a 0 566
2006 473 14 13 32 0 n/a n/a 0 532
2007 511 9 13 26 1 n/a n/a 6 566
2008 497 9 13 34 1 n/a n/a 10 564
2009 499 14 15 30 0 n/a n/a 0 558
2010 489 16 19 43 2 n/a n/a 0 569
2011 470 6 15 49 5 0 12 0 557
2012 466 9 14 45 2 0 16 0 552
2013 442 10 13 36 2 0 19 0 522
2014 420 12 11 26 1 0 15 0 485
2015 356 9 7 19 1 0 10 0 402
2016 347 11 7 26 1 0 5 0 397
2017 321 12 10 32 1 0 10 0 386
2018 304 12 10 25 1 0 16 0 368
2019 294 13 5 28 2 0 17 0 359
2020 282 11 8 27 2 0 20 0 350
2021 276 13 6 31 0 0 16 0 342
2022 272 18 5 35 1 0 21 0 352
2023 266 14 2 35 0 0 22 0 339

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 Nebo Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 488 24.0 20.3 16.8
1989 503 25.0 20.1 31.4
1990 535 25.0 21.4 23
1991 559 25.0 22.3 22
1992 523 32.0 16.3 21.2
1993 507 22.0 23.0 25.4
1994 487 25.0 19.5 33.9
1995 501 28.0 17.9 26.3
1996 501 28.0 17.9 26.3
1997 515 27.0 19.1 28.2
1998 544 32.0 17.0 29.2
1999 564 32.0 17.6 34.4
2000 584 32.0 18.3 37.3
2001 611 32.0 19.1 38.5
2002 589 32.0 18.4 51.4
2003 589 32.0 18.4 51.4
2004 560 32.0 17.5 60.5
2005 566 32.0 17.7 58.1
2006 532 32.0 16.6 61.5
2007 566 n/a n/a 55.5
2008 564 34.0 16.6 59.6
2009 558 35.0 15.9 60
2010 569 33.0 17.2 68.9
2011 557 33.0 16.8 62.5
2012 552 34.0 16.2 68.7
2013 522 33.5 15.5 69.2
2014 485 33.0 14.6 67.2
2015 402 29.0 13.8 98.5
2016 397 27.0 14.7 99.2
2017 386 29.0 13.3 99.2
2018 368 28.6 12.8 99.2
2019 359 27.2 13.1 64.6
2020 350 24.7 14.1 66.6
2021 342 25.4 13.4 62.6
2022 352 25.3 13.9 60.8
2023 339 24.4 13.8 78.5

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 Nebo Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 488 24.0 20.3 16.8
1989 503 25.0 20.1 31.4
1990 535 25.0 21.4 23
1991 559 25.0 22.3 22
1992 523 32.0 16.3 21.2
1993 507 22.0 23.0 25.4
1994 487 25.0 19.5 33.9
1995 501 28.0 17.9 26.3
1996 501 28.0 17.9 26.3
1997 515 27.0 19.1 28.2
1998 544 32.0 17.0 29.2
1999 564 32.0 17.6 34.4
2000 584 32.0 18.3 37.3
2001 611 32.0 19.1 38.5
2002 589 32.0 18.4 51.4
2003 589 32.0 18.4 51.4
2004 560 32.0 17.5 60.5
2005 566 32.0 17.7 58.1
2006 532 32.0 16.6 61.5
2007 566 n/a n/a 55.5
2008 564 34.0 16.6 59.6
2009 558 35.0 15.9 60
2010 569 33.0 17.2 68.9
2011 557 33.0 16.8 62.5
2012 552 34.0 16.2 68.7
2013 522 33.5 15.5 69.2
2014 485 33.0 14.6 67.2
2015 402 29.0 13.8 98.5
2016 397 27.0 14.7 99.2
2017 386 29.0 13.3 99.2
2018 368 28.6 12.8 99.2
2019 359 27.2 13.1 64.6
2020 350 24.7 14.1 66.6
2021 342 25.4 13.4 62.6
2022 352 25.3 13.9 60.8
2023 339 24.4 13.8 78.5

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 Nebo Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,855 (16.9%) $9,094 (83.1%) $10,949

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Nebo Elementary School

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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 693rd of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 980th of 1502 Elementary schools
 18.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebo Elementary School)62.538.5
 24%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (McDowell County Schools)60.954.6
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Nebo Elementary School)48.242.3
 5.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (McDowell County Schools)49.641.8
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebo Elementary School)55.941.7
 14.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (McDowell County Schools)56.754.9
 1.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Nebo Elementary School)70.645
 25.6%
   4th Grade Reading (McDowell County Schools)61.555.7
 5.8%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebo Elementary School)4064.9
 24.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (McDowell County Schools)53.959.9
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Nebo Elementary School)6531.6
 33.4%
   5th Grade Reading (McDowell County Schools)6251.2
 10.8%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Nebo Elementary School)8064.9
 15.1%
   5th Grade Science (McDowell County Schools)80.472.8
 7.6%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students359339
 5.6%
African American1314
 7.7%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian52
 60%
Hispanic2835
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White294266
 9.5%
Two or More Races1722
 29.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.6%78.5%
 13.8%


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Students who attend Nebo Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : East McDowell Middle School
High : McDowell Early College
High : McDowell High School

Students at Nebo Elementary School are 78% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 339 students attended Nebo Elementary School.

Nebo Elementary School ranks 1008th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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