Serving 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Battleground 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 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Battleground Elementary serves the northern part of Lincolnton, NC, covering an area of approximately 12.3 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 6.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Battleground Elementary School's student population of 420 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
420 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Battleground Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Battleground Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#2351 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)25-29%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
28%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
16%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
45%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.1%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Battleground Elementary School's ranking?
Battleground Elementary School is ranked #2351 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Battleground Elementary School often compared to?
Battleground Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like S Ray Lowder Elementary School, Iron Station Elementary School, Childers Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Battleground Elementary School?
420 students attend Battleground Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Battleground Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Battleground Elementary School?
Battleground Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Battleground Elementary School offer ?
Battleground Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Battleground Elementary School part of?
Battleground Elementary School is part of Lincoln County Schools.
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