Serving 562 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Maiden 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 43% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 562 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Maiden Elementary serves the southern part of Maiden, NC, encompassing an area of approximately 23.4 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maiden Elementary School's student population of 562 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
562 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Motto
Engage. Inspire. Empower.
School Rankings
Maiden 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 Maiden Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#1357 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)54%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
16%
22%
Black
9%
24%
White
63%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.4%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maiden Elementary School's ranking?
Maiden Elementary School is ranked #1357 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Maiden Elementary School often compared to?
Maiden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Balls Creek Elementary School, Catawba Elementary School, Charles H Tuttle 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 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Maiden Elementary School?
562 students attend Maiden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Maiden Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maiden Elementary School?
Maiden Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Maiden Elementary School offer ?
Maiden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maiden Elementary School part of?
Maiden Elementary School is part of Catawba County Schools.
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