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James Love Elementary School

309 James Love Road
Shelby, NC 28152
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 350 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James Love Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 350 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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James Love Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
James Love Elementary School's student population of 350 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
350 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
James Love Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Love Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1020 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
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60-64%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of James Love Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of James Love Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
10%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in James Love Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
57%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in James Love Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
25%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in James Love Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in James Love Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of James Love Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in James Love Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in James Love Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Love Elementary School's ranking?
James Love Elementary School is ranked #1020 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are James Love Elementary School often compared to?
James Love Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boiling Springs Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School, Springmore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend James Love Elementary School?
350 students attend James Love Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of James Love Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Love Elementary School?
James Love Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does James Love Elementary School offer ?
James Love Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is James Love Elementary School part of?
James Love Elementary School is part of Cleveland County Schools School District.

School Reviews
5   10/24/2015
I was a student around 1972 and I was looking for info for 2 of my favorite teachers, their names (only remember their last names! 1. Mrs McDaniels and Ms. LEE. I would really any information. OR IF Could mail information by mail. BARBARA LAWSON 1559 Stableview Drive, Gastonia, N.C.28056-1658. Thanks, Barbara Lawson
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 350 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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