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Drexel Elementary

100 Alta Vista Street, Morganton, NC 28655, United States

+1 (828) 437-3160

http://www.burke.k12.nc.us/drexel

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Drexel Elementary Overview

About This School

Drexel Elementary is a public elementary in Morganton, North Carolina, serving 477 students in grades PK-5. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 with 29 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $47,041. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students at the school are 53% male and 47% female. The demographic makeup includes 66% White, 12% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 7% Two or More Races, and 5% Black students.

477

Total Students

PK-5

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

29 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Burke County

Students per Counselor

477:1

Drexel Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 15.7:1

State Avg: 15.7:1

477

Students per Counselor

Drexel Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$47,041

City Avg: $47,825

State Avg: $46,507

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio16:1

Students per Counselor477:1

Drexel Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

52.83%

Male

47.17%

Female

Total Enrollment: 477 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White66.25%

Hispanic11.53%

Asian8.6%

Black4.82%

Two or More Races7.34%

Native American0.84%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Drexel Elementary

Q: What is Drexel Elementary?

A: Drexel Elementary is a elementary public located in Morganton.

Q: How many students attend Drexel Elementary?

A: Drexel Elementary has approximately 477 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Drexel Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Drexel Elementary is 16:1.

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Detailed Information about Drexel Elementary

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About Drexel Elementary - Morganton, NC

Quick Facts about Drexel Elementary
School Name	Drexel Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	100 Alta Vista Street, Morganton, NC 28655, Morganton, NC
County	Burke County
Phone	+1 (828) 437-3160
Total Students	477
Student-Teacher Ratio	16:1
Full-Time Teachers	29
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Drexel Elementary

What is Drexel Elementary?

Drexel Elementary is a elementary public located in Morganton.

How many students attend Drexel Elementary?

Drexel Elementary has approximately 477 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Drexel Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Drexel Elementary is 16:1.

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