At a glance
Reported students
376
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina elementary enrollment
33rd percentile
Compared with 1,460 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
521
James Love Elementary: 376 reported students.
State peer staffing position
11th percentile
12.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 353
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26.43
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.4:1
What the reported data says about James Love Elementary
James Love Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Shelby. It is one of 28 current school records connected to Cleveland County Schools. NCES reports 376 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,460 elementary schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 458 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, below the North Carolina median of 14.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (52.7%) and White (24.5%). English learners represent 4.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking James Love Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.45 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White24.5%
- Hispanic14.9%
- Black52.7%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cleveland County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Washington Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
376 reported students
Union Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
413 reported students
Grover Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
323 reported students
Jefferson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
439 reported students
West Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
289 reported students
Casar Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
275 reported students
Public schools near James Love Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Township Three Elementary Elementary · Cleveland County Schools | PK–05 | 540 | 3.9 mi |
| Jefferson Elementary Elementary · Cleveland County Schools | PK–05 | 439 | 4 mi |
| Elizabeth Elementary Elementary · Cleveland County Schools | PK–05 | 649 | 4.2 mi |
| Boiling Springs Elementary Elementary · Cleveland County Schools | PK–05 | 558 | 5.3 mi |
| Springmore Elementary Elementary · Cleveland County Schools | PK–05 | 618 | 5.7 mi |
| Bethware Elementary Elementary · Cleveland County Schools | PK–04 | 548 | 8.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about James Love Elementary
What grades does James Love Elementary serve?
James Love Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Cleveland County Schools.
How many students attend James Love Elementary?
James Love Elementary reported 376 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 1,460 North Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 353 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at James Love Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.3:1, based on 376 students and 30.45 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 14.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is James Love Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
James Love Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cleveland County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of James Love Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is James Love Elementary in?
James Love Elementary is part of Cleveland County Schools, based in Shelby, NC, which operates 28 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near James Love Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Township Three Elementary (3.9 mi), Jefferson Elementary (4 mi), Elizabeth Elementary (4.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.