Serving 333 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Scotts 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Scotts Elementary School's student population of 333 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
333 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Scotts 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 Scotts Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1557 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
4%
Hispanic
25%
20%
Black
9%
25%
White
52%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scotts Elementary School's ranking?
Scotts Elementary School is ranked #1557 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% 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 Scotts Elementary School?
333 students attend Scotts Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Scotts Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scotts Elementary School?
Scotts Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Scotts Elementary School offer ?
Scotts Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Scotts Elementary School part of?
Scotts Elementary School is part of Iredell-Statesville Schools School District.
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