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Buladean Elementary School (Closed 2013)

12190 North Hwy 226
Bakersville, NC 28705
Buladean Elementary School serves 31 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
31 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NC)
(11-12)
≥50%
82%
(11-12)
≥50%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
21%
Black
n/a
25%
White
100%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
1%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% NC state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% NC state average).
How many students attend Buladean Elementary School?
31 students attend Buladean Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Buladean Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buladean Elementary School?
Buladean Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Buladean Elementary School offer ?
Buladean Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Buladean Elementary School part of?
Buladean Elementary School is part of Mitchell County Schools School District.

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