Boiling Springs Elementary School

1522 Patrick Avenue
Shelby, NC 28152
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9/
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Top 20%
Serving 558 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Boiling Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 558 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 20% in NC
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Boiling Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Boiling Springs Elementary School's student population of 558 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
558 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Boiling Springs Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boiling Springs Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#484 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
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(21-22)
72%
51%
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60%
50%
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75-79%
63%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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Hispanic
7%
22%
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Black
15%
24%
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White
70%
42%
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Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.48
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(22-23)
17.9%
28.7%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
3%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boiling Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Boiling Springs Elementary School is ranked #484 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Boiling Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Boiling Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Springmore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Boiling Springs Elementary School?
558 students attend Boiling Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Boiling Springs Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boiling Springs Elementary School?
Boiling Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Boiling Springs Elementary School offer ?
Boiling Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Boiling Springs Elementary School part of?
Boiling Springs Elementary School is part of Cleveland County Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 558 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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