Serving 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Catawba Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Catawba Elementary School's student population of 421 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Tue. May 26, 2026
School Motto
Engage. Inspire. Empower.
School Rankings
Catawba 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 Catawba Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1573 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)54%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
4%
Hispanic
16%
21%
Black
6%
25%
White
61%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Catawba Elementary School's ranking?
Catawba Elementary School is ranked #1573 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Catawba Elementary School often compared to?
Catawba Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Balls Creek Elementary School, Maiden Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Catawba Elementary School?
421 students attend Catawba Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Catawba Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Catawba Elementary School?
Catawba Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Catawba Elementary School offer ?
Catawba Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Catawba Elementary School part of?
Catawba Elementary School is part of Catawba County Schools School District.
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