Serving 145 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Saluda Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 145 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥80% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Saluda Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saluda Elementary School is 0.12, 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.
Saluda Elementary School is ranked #249 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
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 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Saluda Elementary School?
145 students attend Saluda Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Saluda Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saluda Elementary School?
Saluda Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Saluda Elementary School offer ?
Saluda Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Saluda Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 145 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥80% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
