Mabel Elementary

Summary:

Mabel Elementary is a public elementary school in Zionville, North Carolina, serving 156 students in grades PK-8. While the school is part of the highly-ranked Watauga County Schools district, Mabel Elementary faces significant challenges compared to its peers.

Mabel Elementary has a student population that is 96.79% white, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools. Academically, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of North Carolina elementary schools over the past 6 years, with test scores in Math, Reading, and Science lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, 64.74% of Mabel Elementary students receive free or reduced-price lunch, a much higher rate than the nearby Parkway Elementary, Valle Crucis Elementary, and Hardin Park Elementary, which all outperform Mabel Elementary in terms of statewide rankings and test scores.

Despite having a higher per-student spending of $13,398 in 2018-2019 compared to the surrounding schools, Mabel Elementary's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 418 in 2016-2017 to 918 in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school may face challenges in effectively utilizing its resources to support student learning and growth. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach that considers the unique needs of Mabel Elementary's student population and the factors contributing to its declining performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 404 Mabel School Road
       Zionville, NC  28698-9708


(828) 297-2512

District: Watauga County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
918th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,398 Help


Students who attend Mabel Elementary usually attend:

High:    Watauga High

Student/teacher ratio:  8.1 Help
Number of students:  156

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.8%
Hispanic:
1.3%
Two or more races:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mabel Elementary ranks worse than 61% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 7th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Watauga County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.82. (See more...)
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Compare Details Mabel Elementary ranks better than 59.4% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.96. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.8%), Hispanic (1.3%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Watauga County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mabel Elementary is 8.1, which is the 2nd best among 8 elementary schools in the Watauga County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mabel Elementary is $13,398, which is the 2nd highest among 8 elementary schools in the Watauga County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mabel Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mabel Elementary 918th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Mabel Elementary in the ranking list.)

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Mabel Elementary 322nd of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Mabel Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Watauga County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Watauga County Schools 47th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mabel Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Mabel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 71.74 312th 1276 75.5%
2007 67.59 397th 1293 69.3%
2008 88.08 87th 1324 93.4%
2009 73.68 324th 1354 76.1%
2010 83.76 135th 1363 90.1%
2011 68.95 437th 1381 68.4%
2012 65.98 479th 1388 65.5%
2013 54.15 598th 1403 57.4%
2014 58.70 560th 1390 59.7%
2015 55.38 653rd 1440 54.7%
2016 65.63 464th 1425 67.4%
2017 69.36 418th 1429 70.7%
2018 59.34 587th 1434 59.1%
2019 33.67 1039th 1473 29.5%
2021 34.37 953rd 1489 36.0%
2022 43.78 846th 1514 44.1%
2023 36.86 971st 1502 35.4%
2024 40.82 918th 1505 39.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mabel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.83 916th 1332 31.2%
2019 34.24 988th 1361 27.4%
2023 45.01 814th 1437 43.4%
2024 39.37 929th 1450 35.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Mabel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.34 581st 1405 58.6%
2019 30.70 1067th 1424 25.1%
2021 38.21 857th 1440 40.5%
2023 51.47 703rd 1459 51.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Mabel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.45 819th 1413 42.0%
2019 34.97 1023rd 1430 28.5%
2022 41.61 868th 1464 40.7%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Mabel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.94 863rd 1178 26.7%
2019 12.06 1123rd 1183 5.1%
2021 15.20 1092nd 1172 6.8%
2022 22.05 1026th 1194 14.1%
2023 17.66 1073rd 1183 9.3%
2024 23.38 987th 1166 15.4%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Mabel Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Mabel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 84.87 41st 598 93.1%
2007 73.82 125th 606 79.4%
2008 85.04 56th 620 91.0%
2009 86.89 27th 630 95.7%
2010 80.51 88th 640 86.3%
2011 69.06 207th 648 68.1%
2012 70.50 190th 662 71.3%
2013 61.78 225th 673 66.6%
2014 71.54 153rd 627 75.6%
2015 47.70 383rd 705 45.7%
2016 54.58 315th 692 54.5%
2017 63.14 247th 694 64.4%
2018 77.36 133rd 691 80.8%
2019 59.71 290th 737 60.7%
2021 26.25 550th 741 25.8%
2022 37.66 498th 786 36.6%
2023 31.56 542nd 784 30.9%
2024 55.96 322nd 793 59.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mabel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.72 187th 639 70.7%
2021 27.04 479th 633 24.3%
2023 33.76 509th 735 30.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Mabel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.63 21st 656 96.8%
2021 44.30 384th 706 45.6%
2023 59.44 277th 731 62.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Mabel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.71 316th 697 54.7%
2021 22.93 558th 711 21.5%
2022 56.96 298th 748 60.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Mabel Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.31 244th 596 59.1%
2019 37.79 413th 624 33.8%
2021 8.28 611th 632 3.3%
2022 17.23 592nd 658 10.0%
2023 15.53 599th 656 8.7%
2024 36.21 429th 652 34.2%
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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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by a parent
Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Open Quote I feel there is a huge lack of parent communication. My step-daughter attends Mabel and no matter how involved we try to be her teachers barely give us the time of day. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mabel Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 256 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1989 246 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 247
1990 239 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1991 247 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1992 254 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1993 244 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1994 234 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 7 246
1995 244 0 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1996 244 0 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1997 243 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1998 237 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 244
1999 243 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 249
2000 244 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 249
2001 244 0 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 251
2002 221 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2003 221 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2004 224 5 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2005 206 5 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 213
2006 182 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 187
2007 213 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 3 219
2008 194 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 3 199
2009 183 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 188
2010 193 4 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 199
2011 193 1 1 3 0 0 3 0 201
2012 178 1 1 2 0 0 3 0 185
2013 172 1 1 4 0 0 5 0 183
2014 173 1 1 5 0 0 4 0 184
2015 165 1 2 6 0 0 4 0 178
2016 173 2 3 6 0 0 4 0 188
2017 155 0 3 7 0 0 4 0 169
2018 160 0 2 6 0 0 6 0 174
2019 162 0 1 4 0 0 5 0 172
2020 147 0 1 5 0 0 5 0 158
2021 158 0 1 5 0 0 3 0 167
2022 149 0 1 3 0 0 2 0 155
2023 151 0 1 2 0 0 2 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 Mabel Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 256 19.0 13.4 40.6
1989 247 18.0 13.7 66.4
1990 241 18.0 13.3 58.1
1991 249 18.0 13.8 56.2
1992 258 18.0 14.3 32.2
1993 250 21.0 11.9 44.8
1994 246 23.0 10.7 46.4
1995 255 23.0 11.1 38.4
1996 255 23.0 11.1 38.4
1997 252 22.0 11.5 40.5
1998 244 25.0 9.8 40.6
1999 249 26.0 9.6 61.8
2000 249 23.0 10.8 55.4
2001 251 23.0 10.9 54.2
2002 225 23.0 9.8 45.8
2003 225 23.0 9.8 45.8
2004 231 23.0 10.0 50.6
2005 213 23.0 9.3 46
2006 187 23.0 8.1 55.6
2007 219 n/a n/a 54.2
2008 199 18.5 10.8 55.1
2009 188 16.8 11.2 60.6
2010 199 18.4 10.7 57.8
2011 201 18.5 10.8 54.2
2012 185 17.8 10.3 55.7
2013 183 17.4 10.4 61.2
2014 184 19.0 9.6 59.2
2015 178 19.0 9.3 59.6
2016 188 19.0 9.8 61.2
2017 169 17.8 9.4 60.9
2018 174 16.9 10.2 55.7
2019 172 18.4 9.3 57.6
2020 158 19.4 8.1 54.4
2021 167 17.9 9.3 54.5
2022 155 19.1 8.0 49
2023 156 19.1 8.1 64.7

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 Mabel Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 256 19.0 13.4 40.6
1989 247 18.0 13.7 66.4
1990 241 18.0 13.3 58.1
1991 249 18.0 13.8 56.2
1992 258 18.0 14.3 32.2
1993 250 21.0 11.9 44.8
1994 246 23.0 10.7 46.4
1995 255 23.0 11.1 38.4
1996 255 23.0 11.1 38.4
1997 252 22.0 11.5 40.5
1998 244 25.0 9.8 40.6
1999 249 26.0 9.6 61.8
2000 249 23.0 10.8 55.4
2001 251 23.0 10.9 54.2
2002 225 23.0 9.8 45.8
2003 225 23.0 9.8 45.8
2004 231 23.0 10.0 50.6
2005 213 23.0 9.3 46
2006 187 23.0 8.1 55.6
2007 219 n/a n/a 54.2
2008 199 18.5 10.8 55.1
2009 188 16.8 11.2 60.6
2010 199 18.4 10.7 57.8
2011 201 18.5 10.8 54.2
2012 185 17.8 10.3 55.7
2013 183 17.4 10.4 61.2
2014 184 19.0 9.6 59.2
2015 178 19.0 9.3 59.6
2016 188 19.0 9.8 61.2
2017 169 17.8 9.4 60.9
2018 174 16.9 10.2 55.7
2019 172 18.4 9.3 57.6
2020 158 19.4 8.1 54.4
2021 167 17.9 9.3 54.5
2022 155 19.1 8.0 49
2023 156 19.1 8.1 64.7

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 Mabel Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,416 (10.6%) $11,982 (89.4%) $13,398

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mabel Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1039th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 971st of 1502 Elementary schools
 5.9%
Ranks 290th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 542nd of 784 Middle schools
 29.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mabel Elementary)36.450
 13.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Watauga County Schools)72.367.6
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Mabel Elementary)54.542.9
 11.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Watauga County Schools)6760.7
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mabel Elementary)5052.6
 2.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Watauga County Schools)72.766.4
 6.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Mabel Elementary)41.752.6
 10.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Watauga County Schools)70.567.6
 2.9%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mabel Elementary)6038.5
 21.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Watauga County Schools)68.166.5
 1.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Mabel Elementary)6046.2
 13.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Watauga County Schools)66.860.7
 6.1%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Mabel Elementary)6046.2
 13.8%
   5th Grade Science (Watauga County Schools)76.270.1
 6.1%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mabel Elementary)40.744.4
 3.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Watauga County Schools)70.366.8
 3.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Mabel Elementary)51.938.9
 13%
   6th Grade Reading (Watauga County Schools)68.166.6
 1.5%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mabel Elementary)83.353.3
 30%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Watauga County Schools)70.162.3
 7.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Mabel Elementary)83.346.7
 36.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Watauga County Schools)75.763.2
 12.5%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mabel Elementary)66.716.7
 50%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Watauga County Schools)66.761.9
 4.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Mabel Elementary)59.325
 34.3%
   8th Grade Reading (Watauga County Schools)71.465.4
 6%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Mabel Elementary)85.250
 35.2%
   8th Grade Science (Watauga County Schools)89.982.6
 7.3%
   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 American00
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic42
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White162151
 6.8%
Two or More Races52
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.6%64.7%
 7.2%


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Students at Mabel Elementary are 97% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Mabel Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Watauga High

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

Mabel Elementary ranks 918th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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