Bostian Elementary

Summary:

Bostian Elementary is a public elementary school in China Grove, North Carolina, serving 333 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Rowan-Salisbury Schools district, which is ranked 212 out of 242 districts in the state.

Bostian Elementary consistently outperforms its district and the state of North Carolina in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science compared to the district. For example, 78.1% of 5th graders at Bostian Elementary were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to only 40.8% for the district. The school has also maintained a 3- or 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade and ranks in the top third of North Carolina elementary schools.

While Bostian Elementary's overall performance is strong, the school's rankings for gifted and talented students and White students suggest there may be opportunities to further support the learning needs of these subgroups. Additionally, the school has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 26.95% in 2020-2021 to 42.64% in 2022-2023, indicating a more diverse socioeconomic population. Compared to nearby schools, Bostian Elementary outperforms Shive Elementary, Landis Elementary, and China Grove Elementary, but lags behind the performance of Jackson Park Elementary and Royal Oaks Elementary, both in the Cabarrus County Schools district.


Detail:

Public K-5

 4245 Old Beatty Ford Rd
       China Grove, NC  28023-7660


(704) 857-2322

District: Rowan-Salisbury Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
477th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,138 Help


Students who attend Bostian Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    China Grove Middle
High:    Carson High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  333

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.2%
Hispanic:
10.2%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bostian Elementary ranks better than 68.3% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.2%), Hispanic (10.2%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bostian Elementary is 13.9, which is the 4th best among 17 elementary schools in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bostian Elementary is $11,138, which is the 3rd highest among 17 elementary schools in the Rowan-Salisbury Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bostian Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bostian Elementary 477th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Bostian Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Rowan-Salisbury Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Rowan-Salisbury Schools 212th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bostian Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bostian Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 68.14 371st 1276 70.9%
2007 55.23 646th 1293 50.0%
2008 67.67 392nd 1324 70.4%
2009 73.18 336th 1354 75.2%
2010 61.45 588th 1363 56.9%
2011 65.89 499th 1381 63.9%
2012 76.70 268th 1388 80.7%
2013 78.21 252nd 1403 82.0%
2014 72.49 351st 1390 74.7%
2015 60.11 568th 1440 60.6%
2016 65.21 478th 1425 66.5%
2017 73.50 345th 1429 75.9%
2018 80.55 217th 1434 84.9%
2019 66.00 474th 1473 67.8%
2021 81.74 222nd 1489 85.1%
2022 71.64 376th 1514 75.2%
2023 64.15 512th 1502 65.9%
2024 65.86 477th 1505 68.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bostian Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 51.67 299th 801 62.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bostian Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.76 124th 1332 90.7%
2019 45.22 787th 1361 42.2%
2021 85.55 92nd 1329 93.1%
2022 63.19 386th 1366 71.7%
2023 54.18 616th 1437 57.1%
2024 49.07 723rd 1450 50.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Bostian Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.00 276th 1405 80.4%
2019 75.38 293rd 1424 79.4%
2021 78.82 243rd 1440 83.1%
2022 70.90 358th 1458 75.4%
2023 60.29 554th 1459 62.0%
2024 58.45 567th 1455 61.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bostian Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.90 104th 897 88.4%
2021 62.42 153rd 646 76.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bostian Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.35 544th 612 11.1%
2021 76.35 47th 494 90.5%
2022 50.66 352nd 500 29.6%
2023 50.83 426th 582 26.8%
2024 39.60 581st 669 13.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Bostian Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.66 191st 1413 86.5%
2019 58.04 596th 1430 58.3%
2021 79.88 237th 1444 83.6%
2022 70.04 381st 1464 74.0%
2023 60.20 558th 1461 61.8%
2024 70.96 374th 1464 74.5%
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Rank History for White students at Bostian Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.37 412th 1178 65.0%
2019 48.24 641st 1183 45.8%
2021 69.62 317th 1172 73.0%
2022 52.37 584th 1194 51.1%
2023 48.67 633rd 1183 46.5%
2024 43.63 710th 1166 39.1%
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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.

Bostian Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Bostian Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 305 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a -1 305
1989 315 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1990 300 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1991 242 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1992 253 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1993 273 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1994 264 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1995 323 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1996 323 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1997 360 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1998 375 3 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1999 370 3 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2000 406 3 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 415
2001 394 5 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 406
2002 378 14 3 16 3 n/a n/a 0 414
2003 378 14 3 16 3 n/a n/a 0 414
2004 388 12 2 18 2 n/a n/a 0 422
2005 402 13 2 19 3 n/a n/a 0 439
2006 433 9 4 18 1 n/a n/a 0 465
2007 439 5 4 19 1 n/a n/a 4 472
2008 302 3 1 20 1 n/a n/a 7 334
2009 312 8 1 26 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2010 294 6 1 27 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2011 288 2 2 21 0 0 2 0 315
2012 316 1 1 22 0 0 5 0 345
2013 289 1 2 26 0 0 6 0 324
2014 279 2 2 18 0 0 10 0 311
2015 296 1 1 18 0 0 10 0 326
2016 304 2 2 19 0 0 14 0 341
2017 297 0 2 23 0 0 10 0 332
2018 291 0 2 26 0 0 11 0 330
2019 292 0 1 21 0 0 10 0 324
2020 290 2 1 32 0 0 20 0 345
2021 263 3 2 24 0 0 16 0 308
2022 279 8 1 27 0 0 18 0 333
2023 277 8 2 34 0 0 12 0 333

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 Bostian Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 305 16.0 19.0 8.9
1989 316 16.0 19.7 16.1
1990 300 16.0 18.7 21.3
1991 243 16.0 15.1 26.3
1992 257 12.0 21.4 12.8
1993 275 13.0 21.2 14.2
1994 268 13.0 20.6 19
1995 328 15.0 21.9 18
1996 328 15.0 21.9 18
1997 365 17.0 21.5 12.9
1998 382 20.0 19.1 16
1999 377 20.0 18.9 29.2
2000 415 20.0 20.8 24.8
2001 406 20.0 20.3 28.3
2002 414 20.0 20.7 0
2003 414 20.0 20.7 0
2004 422 20.0 21.1 34.4
2005 439 20.0 22.0 37.1
2006 465 20.0 23.3 35.5
2007 472 n/a n/a 34.8
2008 334 21.1 15.8 39.4
2009 347 22.1 15.7 n/a
2010 328 19.9 16.4 42.1
2011 315 20.9 15.0 41.3
2012 345 20.9 16.5 44.6
2013 324 21.9 14.7 42
2014 311 21.1 14.7 43.4
2015 326 23.0 14.1 45.1
2016 341 24.0 14.2 43.1
2017 332 25.1 13.2 42.8
2018 330 25.2 13.0 33.6
2019 324 23.4 13.8 30.2
2020 345 23.2 14.8 30.4
2021 308 22.9 13.4 26.9
2022 333 23.0 14.4 32.7
2023 333 23.8 13.9 42.6

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 Bostian Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 305 16.0 19.0 8.9
1989 316 16.0 19.7 16.1
1990 300 16.0 18.7 21.3
1991 243 16.0 15.1 26.3
1992 257 12.0 21.4 12.8
1993 275 13.0 21.2 14.2
1994 268 13.0 20.6 19
1995 328 15.0 21.9 18
1996 328 15.0 21.9 18
1997 365 17.0 21.5 12.9
1998 382 20.0 19.1 16
1999 377 20.0 18.9 29.2
2000 415 20.0 20.8 24.8
2001 406 20.0 20.3 28.3
2002 414 20.0 20.7 0
2003 414 20.0 20.7 0
2004 422 20.0 21.1 34.4
2005 439 20.0 22.0 37.1
2006 465 20.0 23.3 35.5
2007 472 n/a n/a 34.8
2008 334 21.1 15.8 39.4
2009 347 22.1 15.7 n/a
2010 328 19.9 16.4 42.1
2011 315 20.9 15.0 41.3
2012 345 20.9 16.5 44.6
2013 324 21.9 14.7 42
2014 311 21.1 14.7 43.4
2015 326 23.0 14.1 45.1
2016 341 24.0 14.2 43.1
2017 332 25.1 13.2 42.8
2018 330 25.2 13.0 33.6
2019 324 23.4 13.8 30.2
2020 345 23.2 14.8 30.4
2021 308 22.9 13.4 26.9
2022 333 23.0 14.4 32.7
2023 333 23.8 13.9 42.6

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 Bostian Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,209 (10.9%) $9,929 (89.1%) $11,138

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bostian Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 474th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 512th of 1502 Elementary schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bostian Elementary)67.246.2
 21%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rowan-Salisbury Schools)47.634.9
 12.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Bostian Elementary)60.348.1
 12.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Rowan-Salisbury Schools)46.230.1
 16.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bostian Elementary)74.550.8
 23.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rowan-Salisbury Schools)40.637.9
 2.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Bostian Elementary)74.563.5
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (Rowan-Salisbury Schools)50.639.3
 11.3%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bostian Elementary)54.980.4
 25.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rowan-Salisbury Schools)45.739.2
 6.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Bostian Elementary)62.763
 0.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Rowan-Salisbury Schools)44.633.2
 11.4%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Bostian Elementary)74.589.1
 14.6%
   5th Grade Science (Rowan-Salisbury Schools)56.746.8
 9.9%
   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 Students324333
 2.8%
African American08
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic2134
 61.9%
Pacific Islander00
White292277
 5.1%
Two or More Races1012
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.2%42.6%
 12.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bostian Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 333 students attended Bostian Elementary.

Students who attend Bostian Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : China Grove Middle
High : Carson High

Bostian Elementary ranks 477th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Bostian Elementary are 83% White, 10% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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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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