Serving 1,007 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Reedy 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 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher 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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,007 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Reedy Creek Elementary School's student population of 1,007 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,007 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Reedy 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 Reedy Creek Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#1748 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
31%
20%
Black
53%
25%
White
8%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
57%
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 Reedy Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Reedy Creek Elementary School is ranked #1748 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Reedy Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Reedy Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hickory Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Reedy Creek Elementary School?
1,007 students attend Reedy Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Reedy Creek Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Reedy Creek Elementary School?
Reedy Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Reedy Creek Elementary School offer ?
Reedy Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Reedy Creek Elementary School part of?
Reedy Creek Elementary School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
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