Serving 540 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Startown Elementary School ranks in the top 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 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is equal to 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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Startown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Startown Elementary School's student population of 540 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
540 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Startown Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Startown Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#1055 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)57%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
5%
Hispanic
19%
22%
Black
6%
24%
White
54%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Startown Elementary School's ranking?
Startown Elementary School is ranked #1055 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Startown Elementary School often compared to?
Startown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Longview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Startown Elementary School?
540 students attend Startown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Startown Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Startown Elementary School?
Startown Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Startown Elementary School offer ?
Startown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Startown Elementary School part of?
Startown Elementary School is part of Catawba County Schools.
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