Serving 816 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Antioch Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 816 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Antioch Elementary serves the western part of Matthews, NC, covering an area of approximately 8.8 square miles. Most families typically drive 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of about 2.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Antioch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Antioch Elementary School's student population of 816 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
816 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Antioch Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Antioch Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#109 out of 2617 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)86%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.1%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Antioch Elementary School's ranking?
Antioch Elementary School is ranked #109 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Antioch Elementary School often compared to?
Antioch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Weddington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Antioch Elementary School?
816 students attend Antioch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Antioch Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Antioch Elementary School?
Antioch Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Antioch Elementary School offer ?
Antioch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Antioch Elementary School part of?
Antioch Elementary School is part of Union County School District.
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