Huntersville Elementary School

200 Gilead Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
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Top 10%
Serving 893 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Huntersville Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 893 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 10% in NC
  • : 81% (Top 10%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Huntersville Elementary School's student population of 893 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
893 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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School Motto
Excellence without Exception

School Rankings

Huntersville Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Huntersville Elementary School is 0.65, 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)
#228 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
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(21-22)
81%
51%
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69%
50%
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80-84%
63%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
12%
4%
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Hispanic
17%
21%
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Black
13%
25%
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White
54%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.65
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
68%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Huntersville Elementary School's ranking?
Huntersville Elementary School is ranked #228 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Huntersville Elementary School often compared to?
Huntersville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Norman Charter, J.v. Washam Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Huntersville Elementary School?
893 students attend Huntersville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Huntersville Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Huntersville Elementary School?
Huntersville Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Huntersville Elementary School offer ?
Huntersville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Huntersville Elementary School part of?
Huntersville Elementary School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 893 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 81% (Top 10%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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