Serving 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ronda-clingman Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ronda-clingman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ronda-clingman Elementary School's student population of 328 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
328 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Ronda-clingman Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ronda-clingman Elementary School is 0.32, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#356 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
2%
25%
White
82%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ronda-clingman Elementary School's ranking?
Ronda-clingman Elementary School is ranked #356 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Ronda-clingman Elementary School often compared to?
Ronda-clingman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harmony Elementary School, Roaring River Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Ronda-clingman Elementary School?
328 students attend Ronda-clingman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Ronda-clingman Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ronda-clingman Elementary School?
Ronda-clingman Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ronda-clingman Elementary School offer ?
Ronda-clingman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ronda-clingman Elementary School part of?
Ronda-clingman Elementary School is part of Wilkes County Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 12/3/2006
This school is tha best one i've ever been to and so is east wilkes middle these 2 schools are awesome and lots of people say tha high school is 2!!
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