Is New Town Elementary a good school?

Yes! New Town Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 36 th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools.

How many students attend New Town Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 761 students attended New Town Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of New Town Elementary?

Students at New Town Elementary are 74% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of New Town Elementary attend?

Students who attend New Town Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Cuthbertson Middle High : Cuthbertson High

New Town Elementary

Summary:

New Town Elementary is a highly-rated public elementary school in Waxhaw, North Carolina, serving 761 students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The school is part of the Union County Public Schools district, which is ranked 53 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

New Town Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in North Carolina, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students significantly outperform the district and state averages in mathematics, reading, and science. New Town Elementary also excels in the performance of various student subgroups, including Asian, Hispanic, and multi-racial students, as well as those from low socioeconomic backgrounds and students with disabilities. While the student population is predominantly white (73.85%), the school has a relatively diverse student body, with significant percentages of Asian (7.49%), Hispanic (8.67%), and African American (6.04%) students.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Sandy Ridge Elementary and Wesley Chapel Elementary, which also demonstrate strong academic performance, New Town Elementary's consistent high rankings and impressive test scores make it a standout within the Union County Public Schools district and the state of North Carolina.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1100 Waxhaw-Indian Tr. Rd.
Waxhaw, NC 28173

(704) 290-1525

District: Union County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
36^th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,693

Students who attend New Town Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Cuthbertson Middle
High:	Cuthbertson High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 761

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.9%

Hispanic:

8.7%

Asian:

7.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details New Town Elementary ranks better than 97.6% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 6^th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Union County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.92. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.9%), Hispanic (8.7%), Asian (7.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New Town Elementary is 16.1. 20 elementary schools in the Union County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at New Town Elementary is $8,693. 26 elementary schools in the Union County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

New Town Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks New Town Elementary 36^th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See New Town Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

Asian students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Union County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Union County Public Schools 53^rd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for New Town Elementary

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Rank History for all students at New Town Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2008	93.18	33^rd	1324	97.5%
2009	90.71	39^th	1354	97.1%
2010	90.96	24^th	1363	98.2%
2011	90.52	29^th	1381	97.9%
2012	90.39	31^st	1388	97.8%
2013	95.63	34^th	1403	97.6%
2014	93.40	62^nd	1390	95.5%
2015	95.52	21^st	1440	98.5%
2016	94.51	27^th	1425	98.1%
2017	96.54	8^th	1429	99.4%
2018	96.03	14^th	1434	99.0%
2019	95.70	21^st	1473	98.6%
2021	97.62	22^nd	1489	98.5%
2022	97.34	15^th	1514	99.0%
2023	97.04	13^th	1502	99.1%
2024	95.92	36^th	1505	97.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at New Town Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	97.34	1^st	154	99.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at New Town Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	85.90	54^th	801	93.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at New Town Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	85.78	87^th	1332	93.5%
2024	98.83	5^th	1450	99.7%

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Rank History for Female students at New Town Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	95.92	8^th	1405	99.4%
2019	94.67	18^th	1424	98.7%
2021	97.39	15^th	1440	99.0%
2022	96.53	13^th	1458	99.1%
2023	96.83	10^th	1459	99.3%
2024	95.96	24^th	1455	98.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at New Town Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	73.20	124^th	897	86.2%
2019	75.44	107^th	878	87.8%
2021	91.48	20^th	646	96.9%
2022	96.42	7^th	634	98.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at New Town Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	67.73	131^st	500	73.8%
2023	68.16	82^nd	582	85.9%
2024	71.20	21^st	669	96.9%

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Rank History for Male students at New Town Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	94.55	25^th	1413	98.2%
2019	95.13	20^th	1430	98.6%
2021	96.72	25^th	1444	98.3%
2022	96.88	16^th	1464	98.9%
2023	96.01	21^st	1461	98.6%
2024	94.03	48^th	1464	96.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at New Town Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	76.15	25^th	99	74.7%
2019	54.68	65^th	106	38.7%
2022	82.02	5^th	107	95.3%
2024	80.92	9^th	130	93.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at New Town Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	90.73	34^th	851	96.0%
2021	99.07	6^th	843	99.3%
2022	98.13	6^th	893	99.3%
2023	93.23	29^th	915	96.8%
2024	99.07	3^rd	951	99.7%

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Rank History for White students at New Town Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	90.75	39^th	1178	96.7%
2019	90.45	44^th	1183	96.3%
2021	92.98	33^rd	1172	97.2%
2022	90.98	43^rd	1194	96.4%
2023	91.47	36^th	1183	97.0%
2024	85.59	113^th	1166	90.3%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Thursday, February 22, 2018

A fantastic school with caring teachers and staff. Challenging and supportive. couldnt have been happier. Close Quote

Enrollment information for New Town Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	748	50	17	22	1	n/a	n/a	26	864
2009	752	76	15	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	867
2010	809	82	20	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	934
2011	807	34	19	45	0	1	19	0	925
2012	702	28	15	43	0	0	65	0	853
2013	750	33	20	49	0	0	24	0	876
2014	777	38	21	50	0	0	25	0	911
2015	807	52	51	60	0	2	29	0	1001
2016	763	50	58	60	1	2	32	0	966
2017	706	51	77	52	1	1	31	0	919
2018	732	40	91	55	4	0	33	0	955
2019	667	33	60	46	0	2	33	0	841
2020	678	47	54	52	0	1	38	0	870
2021	575	47	48	55	0	0	30	0	755
2022	563	41	55	54	0	0	29	0	742
2023	562	46	57	66	0	0	30	0	761

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at New Town Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	864	47.0	18.4	n/a
2009	867	52.6	16.5	n/a
2010	934	51.0	18.3	10.3
2011	925	52.6	17.5	7.7
2012	853	48.4	17.6	8.9
2013	876	50.9	17.2	8.1
2014	911	52.0	17.5	8.2
2015	1001	53.0	18.8	6.9
2016	966	51.0	18.9	6.2
2017	919	47.9	19.1	5.1
2018	955	49.7	19.1	4.9
2019	841	48.6	17.2	3.7
2020	870	51.8	16.7	4.6
2021	755	45.5	16.5	4.6
2022	742	46.0	16.1	3.9
2023	761	47.0	16.1	8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio New Town Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	864	47.0	18.4	n/a
2009	867	52.6	16.5	n/a
2010	934	51.0	18.3	10.3
2011	925	52.6	17.5	7.7
2012	853	48.4	17.6	8.9
2013	876	50.9	17.2	8.1
2014	911	52.0	17.5	8.2
2015	1001	53.0	18.8	6.9
2016	966	51.0	18.9	6.2
2017	919	47.9	19.1	5.1
2018	955	49.7	19.1	4.9
2019	841	48.6	17.2	3.7
2020	870	51.8	16.7	4.6
2021	755	45.5	16.5	4.6
2022	742	46.0	16.1	3.9
2023	761	47.0	16.1	8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for New Town Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$723 (8.3%)	$7,970 (91.7%)	$8,693

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on New Town Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 21^st of 1473 Elementary schools	Ranks 13^th of 1502 Elementary schools	0.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Town Elementary)	93.2	89	4.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Union County Public Schools)	77.4	77	0.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	64.3	61.1	3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (New Town Elementary)	81.6	79.5	2.1%
3rd Grade Reading (Union County Public Schools)	67.5	59.9	7.6%
3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)	56.8	48	8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Town Elementary)	92.9	89	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Union County Public Schools)	75.3	75.7	0.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
4th Grade Reading (New Town Elementary)	87.6	86.5	1.1%
4th Grade Reading (Union County Public Schools)	72.6	68.3	4.3%
4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Town Elementary)	91	95.8	4.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Union County Public Schools)	77.8	75.6	2.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	60.2	55.9	4.3%
5th Grade Reading (New Town Elementary)	85.9	89	3.1%
5th Grade Reading (Union County Public Schools)	69.7	61.6	8.1%
5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	54.6	48	6.6%
5th Grade Science (New Town Elementary)	93.2	94.5	1.3%
5th Grade Science (Union County Public Schools)	84.9	78.4	6.5%
5th Grade Science (North Carolina)	72.6	65.3	7.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	841	761	9.5%
African American	33	46	39.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	60	57	5%
Hispanic	46	66	43.5%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	667	562	15.7%
Two or More Races	33	30	9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	3.7%	8%	4.3%

Schools Near New Town Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)			EOG Reading (2024)			EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
New Town Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1100 Waxhaw-Indian Tr. Rd.	Waxhaw	28173	Union County	Union County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 290-1525	761	47	16.1	8.0%	562 (73.9%)	46 (6.0%)	66 (8.7%)	57 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (3.9%)	95.9	36^th of 1505 public elementary schools	97.6%		97	13^th of 1502 public elementary schools	99.1%	23	94.8	82.3	90.5	78.4	81.6	83.5	91.8	$8,693	$723	$7,971
Weddington Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3927 Twelve Mile Creek Road	Matthews	28104	Union County	Union County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 296-6317	696	45	15.5	4.7%	451 (64.8%)	42 (6.0%)	40 (5.7%)	128 (18.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.9%)	97	22^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	98.5%		96.3	22^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	98.5%		90.0	95.8	94.1	78.5	87.2	85.9	91.9	$9,084	$768	$8,316
Wesley Chapel Elementary	Public	K-5	110 Potter Rd S	Monroe	28110	Union County	Union County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 296-3081	760	47	16.3	15.4%	460 (60.5%)	65 (8.6%)	74 (9.7%)	119 (15.7%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	37 (4.9%)	97.7	7^th of 1505 public elementary schools	99.5%		97	15^th of 1502 public elementary schools	99.0%	8		97.0	90.6	87.0	90.5	86.6	92.1	$9,378	$521	$8,857
Western Union Elementary	Public	K-5	4111 Western Union Sch Rd	Waxhaw	28173	Union County	Union County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 296-6355	553	35	15.8	38.9%	375 (67.8%)	50 (9.0%)	95 (17.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (5.2%)	64.3	500^th of 1505 public elementary schools	66.8%		69.2	419^th of 1502 public elementary schools	72.1%	81	69.8	65.0	62.6	58.3	52.4	48.5	73.7	$9,869	$511	$9,358
Waxhaw Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1101 Old Providence Rd	Waxhaw	28173	Union County	Union County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 290-1590	638	37	17.2	42.9%	415 (65.0%)	58 (9.1%)	97 (15.2%)	19 (3.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (7.2%)	69.7	410^th of 1505 public elementary schools	72.8%		67.8	448^th of 1502 public elementary schools	70.2%	38	66.0	68.9	73.1	42.3	55.6	63.9	79.2	$9,582	$657	$8,925
Kensington Elementary	Public	K-5	8701 Kensington Drive	Waxhaw	28173	Union County	Union County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 290-1500	1,032	59	17.4	8.9%	708 (68.6%)	62 (6.0%)	84 (8.1%)	109 (10.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	67 (6.5%)	94	60^th of 1505 public elementary schools	96.0%		94.4	52^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	96.5%	8	83.5	86.4	86.2	71.3	81.3	78.3	91.0	$7,723	$344	$7,379
Rea View Elementary	Public	K-5	320 Reid Dairy Road	Waxhaw	28173	Union County	Union County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 290-1524	607	39	15.5	6.3%	465 (76.6%)	19 (3.1%)	27 (4.4%)	74 (12.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.5%)	97.1	17^th of 1505 public elementary schools	98.9%		96.8	17^th of 1502 public elementary schools	98.9%		95.3	92.4	90.3	85.8	91.4	85.0	89.4	$8,855	$523	$8,331
Shiloh Valley Elementary	Public	3-5	5210 Rogers Rd	Monroe	28110	Union County	Union County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 296-3035	598	36	16.8	47.8%	282 (47.2%)	106 (17.7%)	135 (22.6%)	22 (3.7%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	49 (8.2%)	52.3	712^th of 1505 public elementary schools	52.7%		53.3	711^th of 1502 public elementary schools	52.7%	1	61.6	63.3	60.0	45.0	49.1	50.8	60.5	$9,884	$425	$9,459
Shiloh Valley Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	5200 Rogers Rd	Monroe	28110	Union County	Union County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 290-1559	560	41	13.8	45.4%	272 (48.6%)	93 (16.6%)	120 (21.4%)	28 (5.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.9%)								(n/a)								$9,132	$624	$8,508
Sandy Ridge Elementary	Public	K-5	10101 Waxhaw Manor Drive	Waxhaw	28173	Union County	Union County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 290-1505	597	37	16.1	7.4%	332 (55.6%)	37 (6.2%)	42 (7.0%)	155 (26.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	28 (4.7%)	97.1	18^th of 1505 public elementary schools	98.8%		97.4	11^th of 1502 public elementary schools	99.3%	7	93.5	94.1	90.4	82.8	95.8	81.6	91.2	$9,036	$563	$8,473

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