Serving 498 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Long Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Long Creek Elementary School's student population of 498 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
498 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Long Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Long Creek Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1965 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
19%
21%
Black
65%
25%
White
8%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Long Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Long Creek Elementary School is ranked #1965 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Long Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Long Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blythe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Long Creek Elementary School?
498 students attend Long Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Long Creek Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Long Creek Elementary School?
Long Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Long Creek Elementary School offer ?
Long Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Long Creek Elementary School part of?
Long Creek Elementary School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
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