Serving 728 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, New Town Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 728 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 92% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 82% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
New Town Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Town Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
New Town Elementary School is ranked #56 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
92% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend New Town Elementary School?
728 students attend New Town Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of New Town Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Town Elementary School?
New Town Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does New Town Elementary School offer ?
New Town Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is New Town Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 728 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 92% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 82% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
