Washington Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Shelby, North Carolina 28150 · Cleveland County Schools
#435 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#29302 of 50,301 nationally
About Washington Elementary
Washington Elementary is a public elementary located in Shelby, in the Cleveland County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 376 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 44.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 435th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is math proficiency (66th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 376.
There are 14 schools in Shelby; Washington Elementary ranks 5th of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)97.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Washington Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Washington Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
John Chavis Middle School
Cherryville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
412 students · 5.9 km away
W B Beam Intermediate School
Cherryville · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
191 students · 6.6 km away
Cherryville Elementary
Cherryville · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
378 students · 6.6 km away
Cherryville High
Cherryville · Public high · Grades 9–12
484 students · 7.2 km away
Cleveland ECHS
Shelby · Public high · Grades 9–13
225 students · 8.8 km away
Elizabeth Elementary
Shelby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
649 students · 8.9 km away
Jefferson Elementary
Shelby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students · 9.0 km away
Tryon Elementary
Bessemer City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students · 9.1 km away
Bethware Elementary
Kings Mountain · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
548 students · 9.7 km away
Pinnacle Classical Academy
Shelby · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,178 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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376 students
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376 students
Pleasant Grove Elementary
Morrisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
Hayesville Primary School
Hayesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
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Cherryville Elementary
Cherryville · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
378 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Washington Elementary a good school?
Washington Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 44.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #435 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Washington Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Washington Elementary ranks #435 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #29302 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary had 376 students in 2025.
Is Washington Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Washington Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Washington Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Washington Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.