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).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 698 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 71% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Balls Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Balls Creek Elementary School is 0.38, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Balls Creek Elementary School?
698 students attend Balls Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Balls Creek Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Balls Creek Elementary School?
Balls Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Balls Creek Elementary School offer ?
Balls Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Balls Creek Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 698 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 71% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
