Serving 544 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tuckaseegee 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 56% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (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 98% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 544 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tuckaseegee Elementary School's student population of 544 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
544 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1930
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tuckaseegee 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 Tuckaseegee Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#1706 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)56%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
43%
22%
Black
43%
24%
White
2%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.4%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tuckaseegee Elementary School's ranking?
Tuckaseegee Elementary School is ranked #1706 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Tuckaseegee Elementary School often compared to?
Tuckaseegee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paw Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Tuckaseegee Elementary School?
544 students attend Tuckaseegee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Tuckaseegee Elementary School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tuckaseegee Elementary School?
Tuckaseegee Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tuckaseegee Elementary School offer ?
Tuckaseegee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tuckaseegee Elementary School part of?
Tuckaseegee Elementary School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
In what neighborhood is Tuckaseegee Elementary School located?
Tuckaseegee Elementary School is located in the Pawtuckett neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 4 other public schools located in Pawtuckett.
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