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#1156 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 44% in state
Barnette Elementary
Elementary School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Huntersville, NC
A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
13659 Beatties Ford Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
- Math 73% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barnette Elementary score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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
32.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Barnette Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,513/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Huntersville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$120,503
Median home value
$441,700
Median rent
$1,722/mo
College educated
55.6%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28078; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southlake Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 599 | Compare → |
| Torrence Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 3.1 mi | 674 | Compare → |
| Guidepost Montessori at Lake NormanPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 3.2 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Primrose School of HuntersvillePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 3.2 mi | 15 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools
- Schools in district
- 184
- Rank in district
- #77 of 179
- District spending per student
- $12,198NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barnette Elementary is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barnette Elementary
Barnette Elementary is a public elementary school in Huntersville, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 817 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,156 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barnette Elementary
What grades does Barnette Elementary serve?
Barnette Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Barnette Elementary?
Barnette Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 817 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barnette Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Barnette Elementary is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barnette Elementary rank in NC?
Barnette Elementary ranks #1,156 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Barnette Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Barnette Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Barnette Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barnette Elementary has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Barnette Elementary a charter school?
No, Barnette Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barnette Elementary a Title I school?
No, Barnette Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barnette Elementary?
32.9% of students at Barnette 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
- 817
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.2%
- Phone
- (980) 343-0372
- Area population (ZIP 28078)
- 69,907
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 28078; 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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