The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 69%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
192 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)75-79%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)65-69%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)12%
11%
Black
(09-10)2%
31%
White
(09-10)86%
54%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
44%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% NC state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NC state average).
How many students attend Cullasaja Elementary School?
192 students attend Cullasaja Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Cullasaja Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Cullasaja Elementary School offer ?
Cullasaja Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cullasaja Elementary School part of?
Cullasaja Elementary School is part of Macon County Schools School District.
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