Serving 978 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Patriots Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 978 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Patriots Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Patriots Elementary School's student population of 978 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
978 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Patriots Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Patriots Elementary School is 0.75, which is more 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
#758 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
12%
4%
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
27%
25%
White
38%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patriots Elementary School's ranking?
Patriots Elementary School is ranked #758 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Patriots Elementary School often compared to?
Patriots Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harrisburg Elementary School, Pitts School Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Patriots Elementary School?
978 students attend Patriots Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Patriots Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Patriots Elementary School?
Patriots Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Patriots Elementary School offer ?
Patriots Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Patriots Elementary School part of?
Patriots Elementary School is part of Cabarrus County Schools School District.
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