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North Cove Elementary School

Marion, North Carolina · Grades PreK to 5 · McDowell County Schools

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About North Cove Elementary School

Located in Marion, North Carolina, North Cove Elementary School is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. It reported 230 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Marion. With about 15.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 14.5 students per teacher. McDowell County Schools runs 15 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a rural area 5 to 25 miles from an urban area, in McDowell County.

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School facts

Address	401 American Thread Road, Marion, NC 28752
Phone	(828) 756-4342
School district	McDowell County Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	230
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	15.9
Students per teacher	14.5
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Rural, distant, McDowell County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 370294001181). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

West McDowell Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Marion · 6.2 mi McDowell High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Marion · 6.4 mi Greenlee PrimaryPublic · Grades PreK to 2Spruce Pine, NC · 6.6 mi Marion Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Marion · 7 mi Pleasant Gardens Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Marion · 7 mi New Manna Christian SchoolPrivate, Baptist · Grades K to 12Marion · 7.2 mi East McDowell Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Marion · 7.4 mi Eastfield Global Magnet SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Marion · 7.6 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does North Cove Elementary School serve?

North Cove Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend North Cove Elementary School?

North Cove Elementary School reported 230 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Cove Elementary School?

About 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 230 students and 15.9 teachers in federal data.

Is North Cove Elementary School a public or charter school?

North Cove Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is North Cove Elementary School in?

North Cove Elementary School is part of McDowell County Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nc/mcdowell-county-schools/

Where is North Cove Elementary School located?

North Cove Elementary School is at 401 American Thread Road, Marion, NC 28752. The phone number is (828) 756-4342.