Serving 902 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blythe 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 55% (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 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 902 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blythe Elementary serves the northern part of Huntersville, NC, covering an area of approximately 24.8 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 3.2 miles to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 5.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blythe Elementary School's student population of 902 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
902 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Blythe 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 Blythe Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#1302 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)55%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
53%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
3%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-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 Blythe Elementary School's ranking?
Blythe Elementary School is ranked #1302 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Blythe Elementary School often compared to?
Blythe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Long Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% 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 Blythe Elementary School?
902 students attend Blythe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Blythe Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blythe Elementary School?
Blythe Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Blythe Elementary School offer ?
Blythe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blythe Elementary School part of?
Blythe Elementary School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
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