Serving 880 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ballantyne Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 880 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ballantyne Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Ballantyne Elementary School's student population of 880 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
880 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ballantyne Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ballantyne Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#443 out of 2568 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
34%
4%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
17%
25%
White
33%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ballantyne Elementary School's ranking?
Ballantyne Elementary School is ranked #443 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Ballantyne Elementary School often compared to?
Ballantyne Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elon Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Ballantyne Elementary School?
880 students attend Ballantyne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Ballantyne Elementary School students are Asian, 33% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ballantyne Elementary School?
Ballantyne Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ballantyne Elementary School offer ?
Ballantyne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ballantyne Elementary School part of?
Ballantyne Elementary School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
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