Township Three Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction Shelby, NC Grades PK–05 Rural: Fringe Shelby-Kings Mountain, NC SchoolScore™ C (67.1)
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Township Three Elementary
Shelby, NC 28152
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ C (67.1)
540
Students
35.5
Teachers
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
(704)476-8245
Phone
http://www.clevelandcountyschools.org
Website

Township Three Elementary is a public school administered by the Cleveland County Schools district in Shelby, NORTH CAROLINA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 540 students enrolled; a 15.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs North Carolina Elementary School Average
Enrollment
540.0
State avg: 472.0
▲ 14% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.22:1
State avg: 14.9:1
▲ 2% worse
Free Lunch %
99.4%
State avg: 81.2%
▲ 22% worse
School Details
School Name
Township Three Elementary
NCESSCH ID
370090000348
State School ID
NC-230-368
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
526 Davis Road
City
Shelby
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
28152
County
Cleveland County
Metro Area
Shelby-Kings Mountain, NC
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
3714
State Leg. Upper
37044
State Leg. Lower
37111
Latitude
35.2171
Longitude
-81.5316
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
540
Total Students
👩‍🏫
35.5
Teachers FTE
📐
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
35.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)35.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 537 99.4%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Cleveland County Schools
LEAID
3700900
State LEA ID
NC-230
Phone
(704)476-8000
Website
http://www.clevelandcountyschools.org/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Shelby
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$218,366K
Federal Revenue
$49,499K
State Revenue
$132,441K
Local Revenue
$36,426K
Total Expenditure
$217,378K
Instruction Exp.
$112,452K
Support Services
$58,799K
Other Current Exp.
$9,395K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Township Three Elementary

1
Pinnacle Classical Academy
Shelby · Other
3.2 mi
2
Shelby Middle
Shelby · Middle
3.4 mi
3
North Shelby
Shelby · Other
3.9 mi
4
James Love Elementary
Shelby · Elementary
3.9 mi
5
Shelby High
Shelby · High
4 mi
6
Elizabeth Elementary
Shelby · Elementary
4.9 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Township Three Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Township Three Elementary?
540 students are enrolled at Township Three Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Township Three Elementary have?
Township Three Elementary has 35.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
What grades does Township Three Elementary serve?
Township Three Elementary serves grades PK through 05.
Is Township Three Elementary a charter school?
Township Three Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is Township Three Elementary located in?
Township Three Elementary is located in the Shelby-Kings Mountain, NC metropolitan area.
What school district does Township Three Elementary belong to?
Township Three Elementary is part of the Cleveland County Schools school district.
How much does Cleveland County Schools spend per student?
The Cleveland County Schools district spends approximately $402,551,852 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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