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Glenn C Marlow Elementary

1985 Butler Bridge Road, Mills River, NC 28759Henderson County Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
580
Students
Total enrolled
$12,094
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 16% vs nat'l
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 11% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 580 students in grades KG–05 in Mills River, North Carolina.
16% below average funding
District spends $12,094 per pupil, 16% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 44th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Glenn C Marlow Elementary is a large elementary in Mills River, North Carolina, serving grades KG–05 with 580 students. The district invests $12,094 per student — 16% below the national average of $14,347, with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 30% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Glenn C Marlow Elementary

580
Total Students
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
30%
Free Lunch
37
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution287 male · 293 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility30%
National avg 52% · 176 students
Student Composition
79%
11%
Asian2%
White79%
Hispanic / Latino11%
Black3%
Multiracial4%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 370210002457

Academic Outcomes at Glenn C Marlow Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 44th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 53th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 28759

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,094Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,094
State avg
$13,042
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,321
Student Support$2,298
Administration$1,451
Operations$1,814
Other$1,209
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,094 spent per student, an estimated $5,358 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
58%
22%
State government
58.3%
Local (property tax)
21.8%
Federal programs
19.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Mills River ElementaryHillandale ElementaryClear Creek ElementaryFletcher Elementary
+8 more
↓
Middle
Apple Valley MiddleRugby MiddleFlat Rock MiddleHendersonville Middle
↓
High School
North Henderson HighWest Henderson HighEast Henderson HighHendersonville High
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyHenderson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHenderson County Schools →
Phone: (828)654-3225
NCES ID: 370210002457
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Mills River seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Henderson County Schools
High
North Henderson High
1,146 students · 09–12
● 42 opp61% FRL
High
West Henderson High
1,087 students · 09–12
● 44 opp34% FRL
High
East Henderson High
965 students · 09–12
61% FRL
Mid
Apple Valley Middle
825 students · 06–08
● 42 opp67% FRL
Mid
Rugby Middle
804 students · 06–08
● 44 opp39% FRL
High
Hendersonville High
784 students · 09–12
● 44 opp43% FRL
Mid
Flat Rock Middle
706 students · 06–08
70% FRL
Elem
Mills River Elementary
589 students · PK–05
● 44 opp36% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1985 Butler Bridge Road, Mills River, NC 28759
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.