Serving 389 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Huntsville 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 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Huntsville Elementary serves the southwest part of Madison, NC, encompassing an area of approximately 61.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 8.4 miles at its farthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Huntsville Elementary School's student population of 389 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
389 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
School Rankings
Huntsville 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 Huntsville Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#1790 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.1%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
3%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy and Silver
School Mascot
Hound
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Huntsville Elementary School's ranking?
Huntsville Elementary School is ranked #1790 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Huntsville Elementary School often compared to?
Huntsville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bethany Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Huntsville Elementary School?
389 students attend Huntsville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Huntsville Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Huntsville Elementary School?
Huntsville Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Huntsville Elementary School offer ?
Huntsville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Huntsville Elementary School part of?
Huntsville Elementary School is part of Rockingham County Schools.
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