North Cove Elementary School

Summary:

North Cove Elementary School is a public elementary school in Marion, North Carolina, serving 227 students in grades PK-5 as part of the McDowell County Schools district.

North Cove Elementary has a unique student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (19.38%) compared to nearby schools like Glenwood Elementary School (3.66%) and Micaville Elementary (31.95%). However, the school's academic performance has been variable, with its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating fluctuating from a high of 4 stars in 2017-2018 to the current 2 stars in 2023-2024. This decline in performance is concerning, and the school's proficiency rates on state assessments are generally lower than the McDowell County Schools district and North Carolina state averages, particularly in mathematics and reading.

Further analysis reveals that North Cove Elementary faces significant challenges, including a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (72.25% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch) and disparities in performance between different student subgroups. For example, the school ranks in the bottom 20% of North Carolina elementary schools for female students, Hispanic students, and white students, while ranking in the top 25% for low socioeconomic status students. To address these issues, the school may need to implement targeted interventions, professional development for teachers, and strategies to support the diverse needs of its student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 401 American Thread Road
       Marion, NC  28752


(828) 756-4342

District: McDowell County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1036th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,425 Help


Students who attend North Cove Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    West McDowell Middle School
High:    McDowell Early College
    McDowell High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  227

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.8%
Hispanic:
19.4%
Two or more races:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Cove Elementary School ranks worse than 68.8% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks last 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 33.57. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details North Cove Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the McDowell County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (71.8%), Hispanic (19.4%), two or more races (6.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Cove Elementary School is 13, which is the 3rd best among 8 elementary schools in the McDowell County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Cove Elementary School is $11,425, which is the 3rd highest among 8 elementary schools in the McDowell County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Cove Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Cove Elementary School 1036th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See North Cove 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 North Cove Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at North Cove Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 58.56 563rd 1276 55.9%
2007 57.34 604th 1293 53.3%
2008 65.15 447th 1324 66.2%
2009 62.79 554th 1354 59.1%
2010 59.13 632nd 1363 53.6%
2011 62.47 578th 1381 58.1%
2012 74.93 299th 1388 78.5%
2013 65.23 437th 1403 68.9%
2014 60.15 532nd 1390 61.7%
2015 54.52 674th 1440 53.2%
2016 52.52 684th 1425 52.0%
2017 69.57 415th 1429 71.0%
2018 76.98 277th 1434 80.7%
2019 60.18 569th 1473 61.4%
2021 47.35 747th 1489 49.8%
2022 40.85 906th 1514 40.2%
2023 54.23 689th 1502 54.1%
2024 33.57 1036th 1505 31.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Cove Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.49 77th 1332 94.2%
2019 59.01 505th 1361 62.9%
2021 37.79 820th 1329 38.3%
2022 47.54 698th 1366 48.9%
2023 68.44 347th 1437 75.9%
2024 35.19 1013th 1450 30.1%
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Rank History for Female students at North Cove Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.72 210th 1405 85.1%
2019 56.89 613th 1424 57.0%
2021 44.77 756th 1440 47.5%
2022 41.63 856th 1458 41.3%
2023 46.50 796th 1459 45.4%
2024 32.78 1043rd 1455 28.3%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at North Cove Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.00 185th 897 79.4%
2019 60.79 237th 878 73.0%
2021 26.36 526th 646 18.6%
2022 41.91 320th 634 49.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at North Cove Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.46 395th 612 35.5%
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Rank History for Male students at North Cove Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.97 358th 1413 74.7%
2019 61.30 512th 1430 64.2%
2021 48.49 709th 1444 50.9%
2022 39.50 905th 1464 38.2%
2023 60.44 556th 1461 61.9%
2024 35.24 986th 1464 32.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Cove Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 26.99 679th 843 19.5%
2023 61.61 279th 915 69.5%
2024 26.45 773rd 951 18.7%
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Rank History for White students at North Cove Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.69 583rd 1178 50.5%
2019 37.36 809th 1183 31.6%
2021 30.63 864th 1172 26.3%
2022 20.58 1043rd 1194 12.6%
2023 35.43 837th 1183 29.2%
2024 27.27 936th 1166 19.7%
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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 North Cove Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 184 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 186
1989 197 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 200
1990 193 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 194
1991 200 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1992 209 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 213
1993 194 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1994 206 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 208
1995 200 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1996 200 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1997 189 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1998 204 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1999 198 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 200
2000 207 1 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 212
2001 177 1 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 186
2002 164 3 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 171
2003 164 3 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 171
2004 161 3 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 170
2005 206 9 0 31 1 n/a n/a 0 247
2006 222 7 2 25 2 n/a n/a 0 258
2007 230 1 2 20 2 n/a n/a 7 262
2008 213 1 1 23 1 n/a n/a 5 244
2009 218 8 1 29 1 n/a n/a 0 257
2010 239 8 0 49 1 n/a n/a 0 297
2011 238 1 0 56 0 0 10 0 305
2012 229 0 0 53 0 0 12 0 294
2013 225 1 0 52 0 0 7 0 285
2014 225 0 0 50 0 0 9 0 284
2015 190 0 0 45 1 0 10 0 246
2016 171 1 0 47 2 0 10 0 231
2017 195 1 0 41 1 0 12 0 250
2018 201 1 0 42 1 0 8 0 253
2019 189 2 0 42 1 0 8 0 242
2020 160 3 0 41 1 0 14 0 219
2021 139 4 0 51 0 0 9 0 203
2022 157 4 0 47 0 0 12 0 220
2023 163 5 1 44 0 0 14 0 227

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 North Cove Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 186 12.0 15.5 12.9
1989 200 14.0 14.2 22.5
1990 194 14.0 13.8 25.3
1991 200 14.0 14.2 24.5
1992 213 12.0 17.7 16.9
1993 196 11.0 17.8 20.9
1994 208 11.0 18.9 25.5
1995 200 11.0 18.2 23
1996 200 11.0 18.2 23
1997 189 11.0 17.2 26.5
1998 205 13.0 15.8 20.5
1999 200 13.0 15.4 31
2000 212 13.0 16.3 34.4
2001 186 13.0 14.3 43
2002 171 13.0 13.2 53.8
2003 171 13.0 13.2 53.8
2004 170 13.0 13.1 61.2
2005 247 13.0 19.0 61.1
2006 258 13.0 19.8 70.2
2007 262 n/a n/a 61.6
2008 244 18.0 13.6 62.8
2009 257 18.0 14.3 55.3
2010 297 20.4 14.6 69
2011 305 21.0 14.5 56.1
2012 294 19.9 14.7 70.1
2013 285 21.0 13.5 76.8
2014 284 19.5 14.5 70.4
2015 246 20.0 12.3 98.8
2016 231 20.0 11.5 98.7
2017 250 18.0 13.8 98.8
2018 253 16.8 15.0 98.4
2019 242 20.1 12.0 59.1
2020 219 18.9 11.5 57.5
2021 203 17.4 11.6 53.7
2022 220 16.4 13.3 62.7
2023 227 17.4 13.0 72.2

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 North Cove Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 186 12.0 15.5 12.9
1989 200 14.0 14.2 22.5
1990 194 14.0 13.8 25.3
1991 200 14.0 14.2 24.5
1992 213 12.0 17.7 16.9
1993 196 11.0 17.8 20.9
1994 208 11.0 18.9 25.5
1995 200 11.0 18.2 23
1996 200 11.0 18.2 23
1997 189 11.0 17.2 26.5
1998 205 13.0 15.8 20.5
1999 200 13.0 15.4 31
2000 212 13.0 16.3 34.4
2001 186 13.0 14.3 43
2002 171 13.0 13.2 53.8
2003 171 13.0 13.2 53.8
2004 170 13.0 13.1 61.2
2005 247 13.0 19.0 61.1
2006 258 13.0 19.8 70.2
2007 262 n/a n/a 61.6
2008 244 18.0 13.6 62.8
2009 257 18.0 14.3 55.3
2010 297 20.4 14.6 69
2011 305 21.0 14.5 56.1
2012 294 19.9 14.7 70.1
2013 285 21.0 13.5 76.8
2014 284 19.5 14.5 70.4
2015 246 20.0 12.3 98.8
2016 231 20.0 11.5 98.7
2017 250 18.0 13.8 98.8
2018 253 16.8 15.0 98.4
2019 242 20.1 12.0 59.1
2020 219 18.9 11.5 57.5
2021 203 17.4 11.6 53.7
2022 220 16.4 13.3 62.7
2023 227 17.4 13.0 72.2

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 North Cove Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,369 (12.0%) $10,056 (88.0%) $11,425

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

Impact of COVID-19 on North Cove 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 569th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 689th of 1502 Elementary schools
 7.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Cove Elementary School)58.352.9
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (McDowell County Schools)60.954.6
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (North Cove Elementary School)41.747.1
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (McDowell County Schools)49.641.8
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Cove Elementary School)58.351.6
 6.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (McDowell County Schools)56.754.9
 1.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (North Cove Elementary School)72.948.4
 24.5%
   4th Grade Reading (McDowell County Schools)61.555.7
 5.8%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Cove Elementary School)6656.8
 9.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (McDowell County Schools)53.959.9
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (North Cove Elementary School)61.759.5
 2.2%
   5th Grade Reading (McDowell County Schools)6251.2
 10.8%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (North Cove Elementary School)80.973
 7.9%
   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 Students242227
 6.2%
African American25
 150%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic4244
 4.8%
Pacific Islander00
White189163
 13.8%
Two or More Races814
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.1%72.2%
 13.2%


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North Cove Elementary School ranks 1036th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend North Cove Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : West McDowell Middle School
High : McDowell Early College
High : McDowell High School

Students at North Cove Elementary School are 72% White, 19% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 227 students attended North Cove Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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