Grover Elementary

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Grover Elementary ranks 297 th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Grover Elementary is a public elementary school in Grover, North Carolina, serving 320 students in grades PK-4 as part of the Cleveland County Schools district. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, with a focus on supporting its diverse student population, including low-income and special education students.

Grover Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, with 75.4% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 66.1% for the district and 62.7% for the state. The school also has a higher statewide ranking and rating from SchoolDigger than most nearby schools, ranking 297 out of 1,505 North Carolina elementary schools and receiving a 4-star rating. Grover Elementary's exceptional results extend to its special education and low-income student populations, ranking 159 out of 801 and 76 out of 1,450 in the state, respectively.

While Grover Elementary has a higher percentage of white students compared to nearby schools, the school's ability to support its economically disadvantaged and special education students is noteworthy. This suggests that the school has effective teaching practices and resources in place to help all students succeed. However, the school's performance for its disabled student population is an area that could be improved, indicating a potential opportunity for growth. Overall, Grover Elementary appears to be a model of academic excellence, serving as a benchmark for other schools in the Cleveland County Schools district and beyond.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

206 Carolina Avenue
Grover, NC 28073

(704) 476-8351

District: Cleveland County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
297^th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,632

Students who attend Grover Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Kings Mountain Intermediate
	Kings Mountain Middle
High:	Cleveland ECHS
	Kings Mountain High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 323

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.5%

African American:

13.9%

Two or more races:

8.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Grover Elementary ranks better than 80.3% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 3^rd among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Cleveland County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.88. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.5%), African American (13.9%), two or more races (8.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 97.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grover Elementary is 14.4. 8 elementary schools in the Cleveland County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Grover Elementary employs 22.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grover Elementary is $10,632, which is the 5^th highest among 15 elementary schools in the Cleveland County Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grover Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Grover Elementary 297^th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Grover Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Cleveland County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cleveland County Schools 121^st of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Grover Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Grover Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2006	54.20	638^th	1276	50.0%
2007	73.95	282^nd	1293	78.2%
2008	68.19	383^rd	1324	71.1%
2009	70.69	382^nd	1354	71.8%
2010	65.60	495^th	1363	63.7%
2011	76.32	265^th	1381	80.8%
2012	71.88	364^th	1388	73.8%
2013	70.88	338^th	1403	75.9%
2014	64.95	470^th	1390	66.2%
2015	68.59	443^rd	1440	69.2%
2016	56.60	608^th	1425	57.3%
2017	24.63	1161^st	1429	18.8%
2018	66.97	468^th	1434	67.4%
2019	73.03	348^th	1473	76.4%
2021	66.44	453^rd	1489	69.6%
2022	62.15	547^th	1514	63.9%
2023	67.87	445^th	1502	70.4%
2024	76.88	297^th	1505	80.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Grover Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	66.09	159^th	801	80.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grover Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	75.33	220^th	1332	83.5%
2019	82.87	122^nd	1361	91.0%
2021	86.08	88^th	1329	93.4%
2022	89.24	57^th	1366	95.8%
2023	81.77	133^rd	1437	90.7%
2024	86.53	76^th	1450	94.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Grover Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	74.32	320^th	1405	77.2%
2019	79.78	213^th	1424	85.0%
2021	49.27	691^st	1440	52.0%
2022	45.92	783^rd	1458	46.3%
2023	64.77	474^th	1459	67.5%
2024	77.52	247^th	1455	83.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Grover Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	61.92	226^th	878	74.3%
2022	27.04	506^th	634	20.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Grover Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	54.58	658^th	1413	53.4%
2019	63.75	473^rd	1430	66.9%
2021	77.13	278^th	1444	80.7%
2022	73.43	327^th	1464	77.7%
2023	65.61	456^th	1461	68.8%
2024	65.94	455^th	1464	68.9%

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Rank History for White students at Grover Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	42.21	753^rd	1178	36.1%
2019	49.76	613^th	1183	48.2%
2021	47.45	611^th	1172	47.9%
2022	34.86	834^th	1194	30.2%
2023	47.95	641^st	1183	45.8%
2024	59.27	463^rd	1166	60.3%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Grover Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	318	106	6	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	439
2006	317	86	6	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	418
2007	317	71	8	10	3	n/a	n/a	21	430
2008	281	57	9	9	2	n/a	n/a	16	374
2009	295	59	8	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	374
2010	288	62	8	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	377
2011	297	49	8	34	0	0	27	0	415
2012	289	45	5	27	0	0	19	0	385
2013	276	49	5	20	0	0	19	0	369
2014	239	45	4	18	0	0	23	0	329
2015	283	45	5	18	0	0	21	0	372
2016	272	40	3	19	0	0	35	0	369
2017	266	45	6	13	0	0	28	0	358
2018	240	37	6	14	0	0	30	0	327
2019	245	42	5	15	0	0	26	0	333
2020	236	26	5	19	0	0	37	0	323
2021	209	37	2	16	0	0	28	0	292
2022	227	41	5	23	0	0	26	0	322
2023	230	45	3	17	0	0	25	0	320
2024	231	45	2	17	0	0	28	0	323

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Grover Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	439	29.0	15.1	53.3
2006	418	29.0	14.4	56.9
2007	430	n/a	n/a	57.2
2008	374	29.3	12.8	64.2
2009	374	26.2	14.3	63.6
2010	377	24.9	15.1	25.7
2011	415	25.8	16.0	68
2012	385	25.6	15.0	71.9
2013	369	25.6	14.4	72.9
2014	329	25.3	12.9	83.9
2015	372	25.0	14.8	75.8
2016	369	24.0	15.3	75.3
2017	358	21.8	16.3	98.3
2018	327	23.5	13.8	99.1
2019	333	22.0	15.1	99.1
2020	323	21.0	15.3	99.1
2021	292	22.0	13.2	99
2022	322	25.5	12.5	99.1
2023	320	24.9	12.8	99.1
2024	323	22.3	14.4	97.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Grover Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	439	29.0	15.1	53.3
2006	418	29.0	14.4	56.9
2007	430	n/a	n/a	57.2
2008	374	29.3	12.8	64.2
2009	374	26.2	14.3	63.6
2010	377	24.9	15.1	25.7
2011	415	25.8	16.0	68
2012	385	25.6	15.0	71.9
2013	369	25.6	14.4	72.9
2014	329	25.3	12.9	83.9
2015	372	25.0	14.8	75.8
2016	369	24.0	15.3	75.3
2017	358	21.8	16.3	98.3
2018	327	23.5	13.8	99.1
2019	333	22.0	15.1	99.1
2020	323	21.0	15.3	99.1
2021	292	22.0	13.2	99
2022	322	25.5	12.5	99.1
2023	320	24.9	12.8	99.1
2024	323	22.3	14.4	97.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Grover Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,366 (12.8%)	$9,266 (87.2%)	$10,632

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grover Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 348^th of 1473 Elementary schools	Ranks 445^th of 1502 Elementary schools	6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Grover Elementary)	75.3	74.6	0.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cleveland County Schools)	71.1	61.1	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	64.3	61.1	3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Grover Elementary)	75.3	67.2	8.1%
3rd Grade Reading (Cleveland County Schools)	57.7	50.4	7.3%
3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)	56.8	48	8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Grover Elementary)	65.4	57.9	7.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cleveland County Schools)	61.8	53.9	7.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
4th Grade Reading (Grover Elementary)	60.3	49.1	11.2%
4th Grade Reading (Cleveland County Schools)	55.7	50.8	4.9%
4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	333	320	3.9%
African American	42	45	7.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	5	3	40%
Hispanic	15	17	13.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	245	230	6.1%
Two or More Races	26	25	3.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.1%	99.1%	0%

Schools Near Grover Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)			EOG Reading (2024)			EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Grover Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	206 Carolina Avenue	Grover	28073	Cleveland County	Cleveland County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(704) 476-8351	323	22	14.4	97.5%	231 (71.5%)	45 (13.9%)	17 (5.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.7%)	76.9	297^th of 1505 public elementary schools	80.3%		67.9	445^th of 1502 public elementary schools	70.4%	148	75.4	64.3		57.9	67.9			$10,632	$1,366	$9,266
Bethware Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	115 Bethware Drive	Kings Mountain	28086	Cleveland County	Cleveland County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(704) 476-8346	530	36	14.7	99.4%	345 (65.1%)	99 (18.7%)	47 (8.9%)	7 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	29 (5.5%)	73	356^th of 1505 public elementary schools	76.3%		56.5	649^th of 1502 public elementary schools	56.8%	293	91.8	59.8		66.0	48.3			$9,644	$1,089	$8,555
Township Three Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	526 Davis Road	Shelby	28152	Cleveland County	Cleveland County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(704) 476-8245	541	42	13.0	99.4%	217 (40.1%)	205 (37.9%)	58 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (11.3%)	20.6	1276^th of 1505 public elementary schools	15.2%		22	1231^st of 1502 public elementary schools	18.0%	45	33.8	39.3	45.9	33.8	41.6	29.7	51.4	$9,675	$1,374	$8,301
West Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	500 W Mountain Street	Kings Mountain	28086	Cleveland County	Cleveland County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(704) 476-8345	287	21	13.9	99.0%	189 (65.9%)	63 (22.0%)	17 (5.9%)	4 (1.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.2%)	56.7	638^th of 1505 public elementary schools	57.6%		63.7	521^st of 1502 public elementary schools	65.3%	117	59.6	69.4		42.3	57.1			$9,202	$1,108	$8,094
Elizabeth Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	220 S Post Road	Shelby	28152	Cleveland County	Cleveland County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(704) 476-8371	581	38	15.1	99.5%	135 (23.2%)	281 (48.4%)	96 (16.5%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (11.0%)	20.3	1279^th of 1505 public elementary schools	15.0%		20	1255^th of 1502 public elementary schools	16.4%	24	50.7	45.1	42.0	31.6	26.4	27.5	52.2	$9,413	$1,457	$7,956
North Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	900 N Ramseur Street	Kings Mountain	28086	Cleveland County	Cleveland County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(704) 476-8225	291	23	12.9	95.9%	156 (53.6%)	99 (34.0%)	18 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.2%)	51.7	719^th of 1505 public elementary schools	52.2%		46.6	819^th of 1502 public elementary schools	45.5%	100	57.1	60.3		42.9	55.2			$10,709	$1,428	$9,282
East Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	600 Cleveland Avenue	Kings Mountain	28086	Cleveland County	Cleveland County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(704) 476-8356	203	17	11.6	98.5%	89 (43.8%)	79 (38.9%)	19 (9.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.4%)	54.8	665^th of 1505 public elementary schools	55.8%		56.6	646^th of 1502 public elementary schools	57.0%	19	60.7	51.4		46.4	62.2			$11,443	$1,678	$9,765
James Love Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	309 James Love Road	Shelby	28152	Cleveland County	Cleveland County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(704) 476-8385	356	29	12.1	99.2%	89 (25.0%)	192 (53.9%)	50 (14.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.0%)	31.1	1080^th of 1505 public elementary schools	28.2%		46.5	823^rd of 1502 public elementary schools	45.2%	257	52.6	42.0	46.0	35.1	39.2	50.0	56.0	$12,191	$1,637	$10,553
Jefferson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1166 Wyke Road	Shelby	28150	Cleveland County	Cleveland County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(704) 476-8390	425	27	15.7	99.3%	160 (37.6%)	193 (45.4%)	34 (8.0%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (8.0%)	54.2	680^th of 1505 public elementary schools	54.8%		50.6	759^th of 1502 public elementary schools	49.5%	79	77.6	56.7	60.7	62.1	47.8	41.0	55.7	$10,297	$1,501	$8,795
Washington Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1907 Stony Point Road	Shelby	28150	Cleveland County	Cleveland County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(704) 476-8260	386	28	13.5	99.2%	222 (57.5%)	76 (19.7%)	54 (14.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (8.0%)	14.2	1374^th of 1505 public elementary schools	8.7%		18.6	1277^th of 1502 public elementary schools	15.0%	97	41.5	29.8	24.5	33.8	35.1	22.6	52.8	$9,971	$1,530	$8,441

Frequently Asked Questions about Grover Elementary

What schools do graduates of Grover Elementary attend?

Students who attend Grover Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kings Mountain Intermediate
Middle : Kings Mountain Middle
High : Cleveland ECHS
High : Kings Mountain High

Is Grover Elementary a good school?

Grover Elementary ranks 297^th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Grover Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 323 students attended Grover Elementary.

What district is Grover Elementary in?

Cleveland County Schools

What is the racial makeup of Grover Elementary?

Students at Grover Elementary are 72% White, 14% African American, 9% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

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