Serving 500 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shady Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shady Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Shady Grove Elementary School's student population of 500 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
500 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Shady Grove 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 Shady Grove Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#279 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
21%
Black
4%
25%
White
86%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shady Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Shady Grove Elementary School is ranked #279 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Shady Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Shady Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pinebrook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Shady Grove Elementary School?
500 students attend Shady Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Shady Grove Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shady Grove Elementary School?
Shady Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shady Grove Elementary School offer ?
Shady Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shady Grove Elementary School part of?
Shady Grove Elementary School is part of Davie County Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 2/17/2011
Positives: This is an excellent elementary school that is providing a deep foundation for my child. The teachers are great, most have good degrees, and there is little turn over. Music, art, and Spanish are offered. The building is ancient but well-maintained. There is a very active and supportive PTO and parents are very involved. After school programs are offered. Negatives: The front desk staff are terrible. They are NOT friendly, don't return greetings when you try to be friendly, will talk on the phone (obviously non-business) with their back to you ignoring the fact that you have entered the school and need assistance. I could go on and on. I actually asked someone once if the front desk staff were volunteers or something because they certainly don't act like they are being paid for a job. The security of this school is terrible. Many of the classrooms for the younger students don't have doors. There is a self-check-in process and given the fact that the front desk person(s) are ignoring you almost anyone could get in.
Additionally: The principal of the school is not very warm and fuzzy but she is always professional.
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