1101 Old Providence Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Waxhaw Elementary School serves 488 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Waxhaw Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 488 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in NC
  • Math Proficiency
    : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Waxhaw Elementary School's student population of 488 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
488 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Waxhaw Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Waxhaw Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
Overall Testing Rank
#1336 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
13%
19%
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Black
12%
25%
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White
65%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.54
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).

How many students attend Waxhaw Elementary School?

488 students attend Waxhaw Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

65% of Waxhaw Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Waxhaw Elementary School?

Waxhaw Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.

What grades does Waxhaw Elementary School offer ?

Waxhaw Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Waxhaw Elementary School part of?

Waxhaw Elementary School is part of Union County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 488 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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