South Toe Elementary

Summary:

South Toe Elementary is a public elementary school in Burnsville, North Carolina, serving 108 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Yancey County Schools district, which is ranked 61 out of 242 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

South Toe Elementary consistently ranks among the top 25% of elementary schools in North Carolina, with students performing significantly better than state and district averages in key academic areas. Mathematics proficiency rates for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades reach as high as 94.7%, while reading proficiency for 4th and 5th grades reaches up to 93.3%. The school's 5th-grade science proficiency is exceptionally high at 89.5%, compared to 66.2% statewide. Despite having a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, South Toe's low-income students perform in the top 10% of North Carolina elementary schools for this subgroup.

The school's student population is predominantly White, which is not representative of the state or district demographics. However, the school's ability to support the academic success of its low-income students is particularly noteworthy. While the overall academic performance is strong, there may be opportunities to further support the growth of specific subgroups, such as Hispanic students and students in the gifted and talented program. The school's small student population may also present challenges in terms of resource allocation and program offerings, which could be addressed through collaboration with the district or other nearby schools like Burnsville Elementary and Micaville Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-5

 139 South Toe School Rd
       Burnsville, NC  28714


(828) 675-4321

District: Yancey County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
189th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,329 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  106

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.8%
Hispanic:
11.3%
Two or more races:
2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details South Toe Elementary ranks better than 87.4% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Yancey County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.71. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details South Toe Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Yancey County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (85.8%), Hispanic (11.3%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Yancey County Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Toe Elementary is 13.5, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Yancey County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Toe Elementary is $12,329, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Yancey County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Toe Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks South Toe Elementary 189th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See South Toe Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Yancey County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Yancey County Schools 61st of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Toe Elementary

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Rank History for all students at South Toe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 68.46 365th 1276 71.4%
2007 71.16 321st 1293 75.2%
2008 73.48 291st 1324 78.0%
2009 71.18 373rd 1354 72.5%
2010 80.16 195th 1363 85.7%
2011 88.82 55th 1381 96.0%
2012 80.20 203rd 1388 85.4%
2013 73.95 307th 1403 78.1%
2014 80.79 223rd 1390 84.0%
2015 85.67 149th 1440 89.7%
2016 91.05 76th 1425 94.7%
2017 77.33 274th 1429 80.8%
2018 73.17 343rd 1434 76.1%
2019 76.21 286th 1473 80.6%
2021 78.10 271st 1489 81.8%
2022 68.74 421st 1514 72.2%
2023 79.30 249th 1502 83.4%
2024 83.71 189th 1505 87.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Toe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.44 218th 1332 83.6%
2019 83.71 112th 1361 91.8%
2023 83.95 109th 1437 92.4%
2024 82.05 132nd 1450 90.9%
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Rank History for Female students at South Toe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.73 140th 1405 90.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at South Toe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 43.86 549th 669 17.9%
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Rank History for Male students at South Toe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.08 492nd 1413 65.2%
2019 57.60 607th 1430 57.6%
2022 69.69 388th 1464 73.5%
2023 85.32 149th 1461 89.8%
2024 86.31 149th 1464 89.8%
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Rank History for White students at South Toe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.19 349th 1178 70.4%
2019 71.95 289th 1183 75.6%
2021 60.48 429th 1172 63.4%
2022 58.93 470th 1194 60.6%
2023 67.50 347th 1183 70.7%
2024 63.47 403rd 1166 65.4%
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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.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for South Toe Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 137 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 138
1989 144 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 145
1990 141 1 0 7 0 n/a n/a -2 147
1991 155 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 161
1992 144 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 149
1993 130 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1994 133 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 14 149
1995 150 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 150
1996 150 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 150
1997 185 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 186
1998 167 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 172
1999 176 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2000 173 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 180
2001 153 0 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 172
2002 144 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 153
2003 144 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 153
2004 146 2 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 155
2005 136 4 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 146
2006 112 3 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 123
2007 110 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 1 117
2008 102 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 1 106
2009 95 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 99
2010 101 4 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 108
2011 105 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 111
2012 102 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 107
2013 108 1 0 6 0 0 1 0 116
2014 113 1 0 15 0 0 1 0 130
2015 105 0 0 13 0 0 1 0 119
2016 92 0 0 13 0 0 1 0 106
2017 100 0 0 15 0 0 2 0 117
2018 97 0 0 19 0 0 0 0 116
2019 92 0 0 17 0 0 0 0 109
2020 98 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 112
2021 80 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 94
2022 83 0 0 12 0 0 1 0 96
2023 92 0 0 15 0 0 1 0 108
2024 91 0 0 12 0 0 3 0 106

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 South Toe Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 138 8.0 17.2 33.3
1989 145 8.0 18.1 59.3
1990 147 9.0 16.3 49.7
1991 161 9.0 17.8 45.3
1992 149 9.0 16.5 28.2
1993 133 9.0 14.8 45.1
1994 149 11.0 13.5 36.3
1995 150 10.0 15.0 34.7
1996 150 10.0 15.0 34.7
1997 186 11.0 16.9 30.6
1998 172 12.0 14.3 33.7
1999 186 12.0 15.5 46.2
2000 180 12.0 15.0 47.8
2001 172 12.0 14.3 51.2
2002 153 12.0 12.8 0
2003 153 12.0 12.8 0
2004 155 12.0 12.9 51.6
2005 146 12.0 12.2 48.6
2006 123 12.0 10.3 60.2
2007 117 n/a n/a 57.8
2008 106 8.9 11.9 72.4
2009 99 7.2 13.8 n/a
2010 108 7.3 14.6 63
2011 111 6.9 16.0 63.1
2012 107 7.2 14.7 69.2
2013 116 6.9 16.7 69
2014 130 7.2 17.8 66.2
2015 119 7.0 17.0 65.5
2016 106 7.0 15.1 60.4
2017 117 7.0 16.5 63.2
2018 116 7.5 15.3 59.5
2019 109 7.3 14.7 55
2020 112 7.4 15.1 55.4
2021 94 7.0 13.3 47.9
2022 96 8.0 11.9 56.3
2023 108 7.8 13.8 64.8
2024 106 7.8 13.5 60.4

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 South Toe Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 138 8.0 17.2 33.3
1989 145 8.0 18.1 59.3
1990 147 9.0 16.3 49.7
1991 161 9.0 17.8 45.3
1992 149 9.0 16.5 28.2
1993 133 9.0 14.8 45.1
1994 149 11.0 13.5 36.3
1995 150 10.0 15.0 34.7
1996 150 10.0 15.0 34.7
1997 186 11.0 16.9 30.6
1998 172 12.0 14.3 33.7
1999 186 12.0 15.5 46.2
2000 180 12.0 15.0 47.8
2001 172 12.0 14.3 51.2
2002 153 12.0 12.8 0
2003 153 12.0 12.8 0
2004 155 12.0 12.9 51.6
2005 146 12.0 12.2 48.6
2006 123 12.0 10.3 60.2
2007 117 n/a n/a 57.8
2008 106 8.9 11.9 72.4
2009 99 7.2 13.8 n/a
2010 108 7.3 14.6 63
2011 111 6.9 16.0 63.1
2012 107 7.2 14.7 69.2
2013 116 6.9 16.7 69
2014 130 7.2 17.8 66.2
2015 119 7.0 17.0 65.5
2016 106 7.0 15.1 60.4
2017 117 7.0 16.5 63.2
2018 116 7.5 15.3 59.5
2019 109 7.3 14.7 55
2020 112 7.4 15.1 55.4
2021 94 7.0 13.3 47.9
2022 96 8.0 11.9 56.3
2023 108 7.8 13.8 64.8
2024 106 7.8 13.5 60.4

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 South Toe Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,937 (15.7%) $10,392 (84.3%) $12,328

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

Impact of COVID-19 on South Toe Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 286th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 249th of 1502 Elementary schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Toe Elementary)78.994.7
 15.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Yancey County Schools)66.979.2
 12.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (South Toe Elementary)89.568.4
 21.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Yancey County Schools)54.757.1
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Toe Elementary)56.386.7
 30.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Yancey County Schools)69.560
 9.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (South Toe Elementary)56.393.3
 37%
   4th Grade Reading (Yancey County Schools)62.358.1
 4.2%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Toe Elementary)69.650
 19.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Yancey County Schools)70.755.2
 15.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (South Toe Elementary)65.250
 15.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Yancey County Schools)67.153.1
 14%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (South Toe Elementary)95.677.8
 17.8%
   5th Grade Science (Yancey County Schools)84.872.5
 12.3%
   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 Students109108
 0.9%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1715
 11.8%
Pacific Islander00
White9292
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55%64.8%
 9.8%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 106 students attended South Toe Elementary.

Students at South Toe Elementary are 86% White, 11% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

South Toe Elementary ranks 189th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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