Paw Creek Elementary School

1300 Cathey Rd
Charlotte, NC 28214
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 713 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Paw 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 45% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower 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 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 713 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Paw Creek Elementary School's student population of 713 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
713 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Paw 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 Paw Creek Elementary School is 0.59, 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)
#1840 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Paw Creek Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Paw Creek 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.
34%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Paw Creek 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.
60-64%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Paw Creek 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
16:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Paw Creek 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
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Paw Creek Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Paw Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
31%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Paw Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
56%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Paw Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
6%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Paw Creek 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
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Paw Creek 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 Paw Creek Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Paw Creek 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
100%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Paw Creek 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 (13-14)
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Paw Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paw Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Paw Creek Elementary School is ranked #1840 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Paw Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Paw Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tuckaseegee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Paw Creek Elementary School?
713 students attend Paw Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Paw Creek Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paw Creek Elementary School?
Paw Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Paw Creek Elementary School offer ?
Paw Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Paw Creek Elementary School part of?
Paw Creek Elementary School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Paw Creek Elementary School located?
Paw Creek Elementary School is located in the Coulwood West neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 2 other public schools located in Coulwood West.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 713 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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