A+
Excellent
98/100

Saluda Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 214 E Main Street, Saluda, NC 28773
Overall
A+
98/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.3 grade levels above the U.S. average · 90th percentile in North Carolina
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in North Carolina for achievement

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

98
Repit Score
out of 100
145
Students
enrolled
9.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%90/1001.3 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%90/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 98% 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 +49 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 proficiency82% (+36 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency72% (+30 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
White82%72%reading +24 pts, math +14 pts91st 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 214 E Main Street
City Saluda
ZIP Code 28773
District 3703720
NCES School ID 370372001511
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28773

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $66,298
Per Capita Income $34,016
Poverty Rate 11.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.2%
High School or Higher 94.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $278,100
Median Rent $1,138
Owner-Occupied 85.7%
Renter-Occupied 14.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Saluda Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 43.5%
Female 56.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 93.8%
Hispanic/Latino 2.1%
Black 1.4%
Two or More Races 2.1%
Asian 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 145
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Saluda Elementary School?
Saluda Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 98 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 Saluda Elementary School?
Saluda Elementary School has 145 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.1:1.
What grades does Saluda Elementary School serve?
Saluda Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Saluda Elementary School receive per student?
Saluda Elementary School receives $18,211 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Saluda Elementary School in 28773 ▼
Avg Home Value
$374,666
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,242
1-Year Change
+2.0%
% Renters
14.3%

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