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Bolivia Elementary School

4036 Business Hwy 17-e
Bolivia, NC 28422
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 509 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bolivia Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 509 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bolivia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Bolivia Elementary School's student population of 509 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
509 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

School Rankings

Bolivia 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 Bolivia Elementary School is 0.43, 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)
#1151 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
56%
51%
49%
50%
45-49%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
9%
25%
White
74%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.43
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bolivia Elementary School's ranking?
Bolivia Elementary School is ranked #1151 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Bolivia Elementary School often compared to?
Bolivia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Bolivia Elementary School?
509 students attend Bolivia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Bolivia Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bolivia Elementary School?
Bolivia Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bolivia Elementary School offer ?
Bolivia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bolivia Elementary School part of?
Bolivia Elementary School is part of Brunswick County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 509 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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