Serving 403 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Charles H Tuttle Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charles H Tuttle Elementary School's student population of 403 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Charles H Tuttle Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles H Tuttle Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#1182 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
2%
25%
White
72%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles H Tuttle Elementary School's ranking?
Charles H Tuttle Elementary School is ranked #1182 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Charles H Tuttle Elementary School often compared to?
Charles H Tuttle Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maiden Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Charles H Tuttle Elementary School?
403 students attend Charles H Tuttle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Charles H Tuttle Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles H Tuttle Elementary School?
Charles H Tuttle Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Charles H Tuttle Elementary School offer ?
Charles H Tuttle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Charles H Tuttle Elementary School part of?
Charles H Tuttle Elementary School is part of Catawba County Schools School District.
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