Torrence Creek Elementary School
Tel:
(980)343-0695
- Torrence Creek Elementary School serves 584 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 58% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Torrence Creek Elementary School's student population of 584 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 584 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Torrence Creek Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Torrence Creek Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
| Overall School Rank | #189 out of 2,538 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 47% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 9% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 17% |
| Black | 15% | 26% |
| White | 61% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Charlotte-Mecklenburg s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Torrence Creek Elementary School is Lake Norman Charter (2.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lake Norman Charter (2.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Grand Oak Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Huntersville Grand Oak Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 593 students
1.2 miles
15410 Stumptown Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980)343-2063 1.2 K-5 593 - Huntersville Huntersville Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 815 students
1.6 miles
200 Gilead Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980)343-3835 1.6 K-5 815 - Huntersville Lake Norman Charter Charter School
Grades: 5-12 | 1605 students
2.6 miles
12435 Old Statesville Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704)948-8600 2.6 5-12 1605 - Huntersville Barnette Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 723 students
3.0 miles
13659 Beatties Ford Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980)343-0372 3.0 PK-5 723 - Huntersville Francis Bradley Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1063 students
3.0 miles
13345 Beatties Ford Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980)343-5750 3.0 6-8 1063
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