Fall Creek Elementary

Summary:

Fall Creek Elementary is a public elementary school located in East Bend, North Carolina, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 243. This high-performing school consistently outshines its district and state counterparts, particularly in the areas of mathematics and science.

Fall Creek Elementary ranks in the top 23% of North Carolina elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is exceptional, with students scoring significantly higher than the Yadkin County Schools district and the state of North Carolina on standardized tests. This is especially true in 5th-grade science, where the school's proficiency rate is 81.5%, compared to 62% for the district and 66.2% for the state. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, Fall Creek Elementary's low-income students perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 8% of North Carolina elementary schools for this subgroup.

When compared to other schools in the region, Fall Creek Elementary outperforms the other elementary schools in the Yadkin County Schools district, as well as some high-performing schools outside the district, such as Vienna Elementary and Shoals Elementary. The school's ability to support the academic success of its diverse student population, including those from low-income backgrounds, is a notable strength, and its consistent improvement over the years suggests a commitment to enhancing educational programs and supporting student achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2720 Smithtown Rd
       East Bend, NC  27018-9709


(336) 551-1128

District: Yadkin County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
350th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,927 Help


Students who attend Fall Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Forbush Middle
High:    Forbush High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  230

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.5%
Hispanic:
10.9%
African American:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fall Creek Elementary ranks better than 76.7% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 2nd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Yadkin County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.58. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.5%), Hispanic (10.9%), African American (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fall Creek Elementary is 13.6, which is the 2nd best among 7 elementary schools in the Yadkin County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fall Creek Elementary is $9,927. 4 elementary schools in the Yadkin County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fall Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Fall Creek Elementary 350th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Fall Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Yadkin County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Yadkin County Schools 126th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fall Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Fall Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.30 493rd 1276 61.4%
2007 70.71 328th 1293 74.6%
2008 67.50 395th 1324 70.2%
2009 67.47 448th 1354 66.9%
2010 73.88 313th 1363 77.0%
2011 76.05 269th 1381 80.5%
2012 73.11 346th 1388 75.1%
2013 61.41 499th 1403 64.4%
2014 53.76 638th 1390 54.1%
2015 61.87 542nd 1440 62.4%
2016 66.27 453rd 1425 68.2%
2017 60.82 560th 1429 60.8%
2018 68.17 436th 1434 69.6%
2019 71.87 373rd 1473 74.7%
2021 79.75 244th 1489 83.6%
2022 68.50 425th 1514 71.9%
2023 74.91 327th 1502 78.2%
2024 73.58 350th 1505 76.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fall Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.85 378th 1332 71.6%
2019 72.43 275th 1361 79.8%
2021 66.66 309th 1329 76.7%
2022 77.71 170th 1366 87.6%
2023 83.74 112th 1437 92.2%
2024 83.34 113th 1450 92.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Fall Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.34 538th 1405 61.7%
2019 67.69 429th 1424 69.9%
2021 86.78 137th 1440 90.5%
2022 70.56 365th 1458 75.0%
2023 79.23 225th 1459 84.6%
2024 79.46 221st 1455 84.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Fall Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.43 166th 494 66.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Fall Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.88 374th 1413 73.5%
2019 72.56 328th 1430 77.1%
2021 75.06 316th 1444 78.1%
2022 62.09 530th 1464 63.8%
2023 65.99 448th 1461 69.3%
2024 60.16 560th 1464 61.7%
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Rank History for White students at Fall Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.21 706th 1178 40.1%
2019 56.64 515th 1183 56.5%
2021 64.56 387th 1172 67.0%
2022 47.70 639th 1194 46.5%
2023 53.47 566th 1183 52.2%
2024 52.06 574th 1166 50.8%
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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.

Fall Creek Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Fall Creek Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 266 5 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1989 265 5 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1990 273 4 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1991 286 3 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1992 284 3 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1993 290 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1994 297 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 15 319
1995 356 1 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1996 356 1 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1997 382 1 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 392
1998 387 1 4 9 3 n/a n/a 13 417
1999 396 3 3 9 3 n/a n/a 0 414
2000 385 10 3 16 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2001 393 2 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2002 374 1 2 17 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2003 374 1 2 17 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2004 368 0 2 15 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2005 353 2 2 19 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2006 367 0 2 30 0 n/a n/a 0 399
2007 356 6 2 26 0 n/a n/a 2 392
2008 381 4 4 25 0 n/a n/a 3 417
2009 371 6 4 22 0 n/a n/a 0 403
2010 307 7 4 25 1 n/a n/a 0 344
2011 296 3 0 29 0 0 2 0 330
2012 274 6 1 35 0 0 5 0 321
2013 265 6 1 31 0 0 3 0 306
2014 261 0 2 33 0 0 4 0 300
2015 271 2 1 49 0 0 4 0 327
2016 262 2 1 44 0 0 4 0 313
2017 245 2 1 40 0 0 1 0 289
2018 233 3 1 35 0 0 1 0 273
2019 238 1 0 40 0 0 4 0 283
2020 222 2 0 35 0 0 8 0 267
2021 183 2 0 26 0 0 3 0 214
2022 212 2 0 31 0 0 2 0 247
2023 209 4 0 28 0 0 2 0 243
2024 199 5 0 25 0 0 1 0 230

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 Fall Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 288 16.0 18.0 10.8
1989 278 16.0 17.3 28.1
1990 287 17.0 16.8 24
1991 301 17.0 17.7 22.9
1992 293 17.0 17.2 7.8
1993 294 17.0 17.3 16
1994 319 18.0 17.7 14.8
1995 367 21.0 17.5 10.4
1996 367 21.0 17.5 10.4
1997 392 23.0 17.0 14
1998 417 34.0 12.3 16.1
1999 414 27.0 15.3 27.3
2000 414 31.0 13.4 27.5
2001 410 31.0 13.2 21.7
2002 394 31.0 12.7 24.6
2003 394 31.0 12.7 24.6
2004 385 31.0 12.4 34
2005 376 31.0 12.1 32.2
2006 399 31.0 12.9 30.8
2007 392 n/a n/a 35.1
2008 417 25.9 16.1 36
2009 403 26.2 15.4 36.7
2010 344 22.4 15.3 40.1
2011 330 21.8 15.1 42.1
2012 321 19.9 16.0 53
2013 306 18.6 16.4 49.7
2014 300 18.6 16.0 53
2015 327 20.0 16.3 51.7
2016 313 20.0 15.6 41.5
2017 289 20.0 14.3 54
2018 273 18.6 14.6 49.5
2019 283 18.1 15.5 50.9
2020 267 17.7 15.0 52.1
2021 214 14.6 14.5 49.1
2022 247 17.2 14.2 38.1
2023 243 17.3 13.9 53.9
2024 230 16.9 13.6 57

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 Fall Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 288 16.0 18.0 10.8
1989 278 16.0 17.3 28.1
1990 287 17.0 16.8 24
1991 301 17.0 17.7 22.9
1992 293 17.0 17.2 7.8
1993 294 17.0 17.3 16
1994 319 18.0 17.7 14.8
1995 367 21.0 17.5 10.4
1996 367 21.0 17.5 10.4
1997 392 23.0 17.0 14
1998 417 34.0 12.3 16.1
1999 414 27.0 15.3 27.3
2000 414 31.0 13.4 27.5
2001 410 31.0 13.2 21.7
2002 394 31.0 12.7 24.6
2003 394 31.0 12.7 24.6
2004 385 31.0 12.4 34
2005 376 31.0 12.1 32.2
2006 399 31.0 12.9 30.8
2007 392 n/a n/a 35.1
2008 417 25.9 16.1 36
2009 403 26.2 15.4 36.7
2010 344 22.4 15.3 40.1
2011 330 21.8 15.1 42.1
2012 321 19.9 16.0 53
2013 306 18.6 16.4 49.7
2014 300 18.6 16.0 53
2015 327 20.0 16.3 51.7
2016 313 20.0 15.6 41.5
2017 289 20.0 14.3 54
2018 273 18.6 14.6 49.5
2019 283 18.1 15.5 50.9
2020 267 17.7 15.0 52.1
2021 214 14.6 14.5 49.1
2022 247 17.2 14.2 38.1
2023 243 17.3 13.9 53.9
2024 230 16.9 13.6 57

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fall Creek Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,038 (10.5%) $8,888 (89.5%) $9,926

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fall Creek Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 373rd of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 327th of 1502 Elementary schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fall Creek Elementary)82.475
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Yadkin County Schools)73.265.7
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Fall Creek Elementary)67.654.5
 13.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Yadkin County Schools)59.943.7
 16.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fall Creek Elementary)67.365.6
 1.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Yadkin County Schools)56.954
 2.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Fall Creek Elementary)55.162.5
 7.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Yadkin County Schools)47.855.6
 7.8%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fall Creek Elementary)71.480
 8.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Yadkin County Schools)60.755.1
 5.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Fall Creek Elementary)6055
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Yadkin County Schools)55.646.3
 9.3%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Fall Creek Elementary)77.175
 2.1%
   5th Grade Science (Yadkin County Schools)68.766.3
 2.4%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students283243
 14.1%
African American14
 300%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic4028
 30%
Pacific Islander00
White238209
 12.2%
Two or More Races42
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.9%53.9%
 3%


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Students who attend Fall Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Forbush Middle
High : Forbush High

Fall Creek Elementary ranks 350th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Fall Creek Elementary are 87% White, 11% Hispanic, 2% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 230 students attended Fall Creek Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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