Serving 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Croft Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Croft Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Croft Community School's student population of 459 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
459 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Motto
Excellence without Exception
School Rankings
Croft Community 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 Croft Community School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1422 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)55-59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
14%
22%
Black
66%
24%
White
11%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
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 Croft Community School's ranking?
Croft Community School is ranked #1422 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Croft Community School often compared to?
Croft Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Croft Community School?
459 students attend Croft Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Croft Community School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Croft Community School?
Croft Community School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Croft Community School offer ?
Croft Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Croft Community School part of?
Croft Community School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
In what neighborhood is Croft Community School located?
Croft Community School is located in the Davis Lake Eastfield neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 2 other public schools located in Davis Lake Eastfield.
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