Very Good
#822 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 31% in state
Aquadale Elementary
Elementary School · Stanly County Schools · Norwood, NC
A Stanly County Schools elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11707 NC Hwy 138, Norwood, NC 28128
- Math 65% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Aquadale Elementary score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Aquadale Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,941
Median home value
$179,700
Median rent
$828/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28128; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Stanly County Schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | Not available | 426 | Compare → |
| Locust ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | Not available | 526 | Compare → |
| Millingport ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | Not available | 203 | Compare → |
| Oakboro Choice StemEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | K–8 | Not available | 362 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Stanly County Schools
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #6 of 22
- District spending per student
- $10,914NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Aquadale Elementary is listed in Stanly County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Aquadale Elementary
Aquadale Elementary is a public elementary school in Norwood, NC, part of Stanly County Schools, serving approximately 354 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #822 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aquadale Elementary
What grades does Aquadale Elementary serve?
Aquadale Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Aquadale Elementary?
Aquadale Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 354 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aquadale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Aquadale Elementary is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Aquadale Elementary rank in NC?
Aquadale Elementary ranks #822 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Aquadale Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Aquadale Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Aquadale Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Aquadale Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Aquadale Elementary a charter school?
No, Aquadale Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Aquadale Elementary a Title I school?
No, Aquadale Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aquadale Elementary?
99.2% of students at Aquadale Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 354
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Stanly County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (704) 961-5600
- Area population (ZIP 28128)
- 7,610
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28128; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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