Serving 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Glen Arden Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 471 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Glen Arden Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glen Arden Elementary School is 0.47, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Glen Arden Elementary School?
471 students attend Glen Arden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Glen Arden Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glen Arden Elementary School?
Glen Arden Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Glen Arden Elementary School offer ?
Glen Arden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Glen Arden Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 471 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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