D
Needs Improvement
36/100

Koontz Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 685 East Ritchie Rd, Salisbury, NC 28146
Overall
D
36/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 1st 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

36
Repit Score
out of 100
568
Students
enrolled
15.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%1/1003.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 93% 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 −43 points worse 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 proficiency17% (−29 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency8% (−35 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
White50%—reading -9 pts43rd percentile (list)
Black5%5%reading -21 pts, math -14 pts2nd percentile (list)
Hispanic5%5%reading -24 pts, math -24 pts1st percentile (list)
Multiracial30%10%reading -15 pts, math -29 pts12th percentile (list)
Low-income12%3%reading -16 pts, math -22 pts1st 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 685 East Ritchie Rd
City Salisbury
ZIP Code 28146
District 3704050
NCES School ID 370405002850
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28146

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $64,547
Per Capita Income $33,592
Poverty Rate 10.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 28.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.8%
High School or Higher 89.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $202,800
Median Rent $807
Owner-Occupied 81.6%
Renter-Occupied 18.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Koontz Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 49.8%
Hispanic/Latino 28.5%
White 11.4%
Two or More Races 9.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 568
Teachers (FTE) 36.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Koontz Elementary?
Koontz Elementary has a Repit School Score of 36 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Koontz Elementary?
Koontz Elementary has 568 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1.
What grades does Koontz Elementary serve?
Koontz Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Koontz Elementary receive per student?
Koontz Elementary receives $12,322 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Koontz Elementary in 28146 ▼
Avg Home Value
$306,014
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,456
1-Year Change
+3.7%
% Renters
18.4%

Other Schools in 28146

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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