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Catawba Elementary School vs. Balls Creek Elementary School

Should you attend Catawba Elementary School or Balls Creek Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Catawba Elementary School
5415 Hudson Chapel Road
Catawba, NC 28609
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Balls Creek Elementary School
2620 Balls Creek Road
Newton, NC 28658
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Balls Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Catawba 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 36% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 698 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Balls Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 51% (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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
421 students
698 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Catawba Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Balls Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Catawba Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Balls Creek Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
48 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Catawba Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Balls Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Catawba Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Catawba County Schools School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Balls Creek Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Catawba County Schools School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1573 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
#773 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Catawba Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Balls Creek Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
54%
(Top 50% in NC)
71%
(Top 20% in NC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Catawba Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Balls Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
36%
(Bottom 50% in NC)
51%
(Top 50% in NC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Catawba Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Balls Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 50% in NC)
70-74%
(Top 30% in NC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Catawba Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Balls Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Catawba Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Balls Creek Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
17
23
Kindergarten Students
70
82
Grade 1 Students
49
101
Grade 2 Students
58
105
Grade 3 Students
53
98
Grade 4 Students
56
98
Grade 5 Students
67
79
Grade 6 Students
51
112

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Catawba Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Balls Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Asian
8%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Catawba Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Balls Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Catawba Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Balls Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Catawba Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Balls Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
61%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Catawba Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Balls Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Catawba Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Balls Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Catawba County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.59
0.38
This chart showcases the diversity score of Catawba Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Balls Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
57%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Catawba Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Balls Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Catawba Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Balls Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Catawba County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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