Serving 641 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lake Norman Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher 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 36% 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: 641 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lake Norman Elementary serves the southern part of Mooresville, NC, covering an area of approximately 5.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Norman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Lake Norman Elementary School's student population of 641 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
641 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lake Norman Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Norman Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#458 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)71%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-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 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.1%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 Lake Norman Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Norman Elementary School is ranked #458 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Lake Norman Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Norman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodland Heights Elementary School, Lakeshore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Lake Norman Elementary School?
641 students attend Lake Norman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Lake Norman Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Norman Elementary School?
Lake Norman Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lake Norman Elementary School offer ?
Lake Norman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Norman Elementary School part of?
Lake Norman Elementary School is part of Iredell-Statesville Schools.
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