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Waxhaw Elementary School

1101 Old Providence Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 638 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waxhaw Elementary School ranks in the top 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 58% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 638 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Waxhaw Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Waxhaw Elementary School's student population of 638 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
638 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Waxhaw Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waxhaw Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#917 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Waxhaw Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Waxhaw Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Waxhaw Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Waxhaw Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Waxhaw Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Waxhaw Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Waxhaw Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Waxhaw Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Waxhaw Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
65%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Waxhaw Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Waxhaw Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Waxhaw Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Waxhaw Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Waxhaw Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Waxhaw Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waxhaw Elementary School's ranking?
Waxhaw Elementary School is ranked #917 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Waxhaw Elementary School often compared to?
Waxhaw Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kensington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Waxhaw Elementary School?
638 students attend Waxhaw Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Waxhaw Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waxhaw Elementary School?
Waxhaw Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
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 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 638 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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