Old Fort Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Old Fort, NC Grades PK–05 Rural: Distant Marion, NC SchoolScore™ C (66.7)
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Old Fort Elementary School
Old Fort, NC 28762
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ C (66.7)
360
Students
23.5
Teachers
15.3:1
Student:Teacher
(828)668-7646
Phone
http://www.of.mcdowell.k12.nc.us
Website

Old Fort Elementary School is a public school administered by the McDowell County Schools district in Old Fort, NORTH CAROLINA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 360 students enrolled; a 15.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant 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
360.0
State avg: 472.0
▼ 24% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.32:1
State avg: 14.9:1
▲ 3% worse
Free Lunch %
95.0%
State avg: 81.2%
▲ 17% worse
School Details
School Name
Old Fort Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
370294001182
State School ID
NC-590-340
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
128 Mauney Avenue
City
Old Fort
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
28762
County
McDowell County
Metro Area
Marion, NC
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
3711
State Leg. Upper
37046
State Leg. Lower
37085
Latitude
35.6258
Longitude
-82.1791
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
360
Total Students
👩‍🏫
23.5
Teachers FTE
📐
15.3:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
23.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)23.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 342 95%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
McDowell County Schools
LEAID
3702940
State LEA ID
NC-590
Phone
(828)652-4535
Website
http://www.mcdowell.k12.nc.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Marion
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$79,530K
Federal Revenue
$14,652K
State Revenue
$49,680K
Local Revenue
$15,198K
Total Expenditure
$81,372K
Instruction Exp.
$48,559K
Support Services
$22,807K
Other Current Exp.
$4,371K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Old Fort Elementary School

1
West Marion Elementary School
Marion · Elementary
6.6 mi
2
Black Mountain Elementary
Black Mountain · Elementary
7.6 mi
3
Pleasant Gardens Elementary School
Marion · Elementary
7.6 mi
4
Black Mountain Primary
Black Mountain · Elementary
7.8 mi
5
Foothills Community School
Marion · Middle
8.8 mi
6
West McDowell Middle School
Marion · Middle
9.3 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Old Fort Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Old Fort Elementary School?
360 students are enrolled at Old Fort Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Old Fort Elementary School have?
Old Fort Elementary School has 23.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1.
What grades does Old Fort Elementary School serve?
Old Fort Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Old Fort Elementary School a charter school?
Old Fort Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Old Fort Elementary School located in?
Old Fort Elementary School is located in the Marion, NC metropolitan area.
What school district does Old Fort Elementary School belong to?
Old Fort Elementary School is part of the McDowell County Schools school district.
How much does McDowell County Schools spend per student?
The McDowell County Schools district spends approximately $226,033,333 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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