A
Very Good
88/100

Granite Falls Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 60 N Highland Avenue, Granite Falls, NC 28630
Overall
A
88/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.3 grade levels above the U.S. average · 73rd percentile in North Carolina
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

88
Repit Score
out of 100
593
Students
enrolled
14.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%73/1000.3 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 99% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +33 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency59% (+13 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency59% (+17 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Carolina state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%62%reading +4 pts, math +4 pts68th percentile (list)
Hispanic45%45%reading +16 pts, math +15 pts79th percentile (list)
Low-income47%47%reading +19 pts, math +22 pts92nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 60 N Highland Avenue
City Granite Falls
ZIP Code 28630
District 3700580
NCES School ID 370058000228
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28630

Understanding the community around Granite Falls Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $61,924
Per Capita Income $33,149
Poverty Rate 8.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.0%
High School or Higher 81.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $184,900
Median Rent $848
Owner-Occupied 77.8%
Renter-Occupied 22.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Granite Falls Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 77.6%
Hispanic/Latino 12.8%
Two or More Races 5.9%
Black 2.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 593
Teachers (FTE) 40.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Granite Falls Elementary?
Granite Falls Elementary has a Repit School Score of 88 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Granite Falls Elementary?
Granite Falls Elementary has 593 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1.
What grades does Granite Falls Elementary serve?
Granite Falls Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Granite Falls Elementary receive per student?
Granite Falls Elementary receives $12,314 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Granite Falls Elementary in 28630 ▼
Avg Home Value
$260,221
Avg Monthly Rent
$999
1-Year Change
+5.7%
% Renters
22.2%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026