Serving 496 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, East Garner Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 496 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
East Garner Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Garner Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
East Garner Elementary School is ranked #1983 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are East Garner Elementary School often compared to?
East Garner Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Creech Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend East Garner Elementary School?
496 students attend East Garner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of East Garner Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Garner Elementary School?
East Garner Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Garner Elementary School offer ?
East Garner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is East Garner Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 496 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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