Serving 450 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Elizabeth Traditional Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elizabeth Traditional Elementary School's student population of 450 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
450 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elizabeth Traditional Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elizabeth Traditional Elementary School is 0.53, which is less 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
#1601 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
66%
25%
White
9%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
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 Elizabeth Traditional Elementary School's ranking?
Elizabeth Traditional Elementary School is ranked #1601 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Elizabeth Traditional Elementary School often compared to?
Elizabeth Traditional Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chantilly Montessori by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Elizabeth Traditional Elementary School?
450 students attend Elizabeth Traditional Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Elizabeth Traditional Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elizabeth Traditional Elementary School?
Elizabeth Traditional Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elizabeth Traditional Elementary School offer ?
Elizabeth Traditional Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Elizabeth Traditional Elementary School part of?
Elizabeth Traditional Elementary School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 8/27/2020
You were my daughter's teacher and im really not surprised by what you said.
4 5/19/2020
This is the worst school ever especially the students they are out of control they need help like wow!.
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