Serving 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Catawba Heights 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 45-49% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Catawba Heights Elementary School's student population of 269 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Catawba Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Catawba Heights Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#1324 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
25%
20%
Black
10%
25%
White
55%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Catawba Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Catawba Heights Elementary School is ranked #1324 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Catawba Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Catawba Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Belmont Elementary School, Ida Rankin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Catawba Heights Elementary School?
269 students attend Catawba Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Catawba Heights Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Catawba Heights Elementary School?
Catawba Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Catawba Heights Elementary School offer ?
Catawba Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Catawba Heights Elementary School part of?
Catawba Heights Elementary School is part of Gaston County Schools School District.
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