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#1778 of 2,648 schools in NC
Indian Trail Elementary
Elementary School · Union County Public Schools · Indian Trail, NC
An Union County Public Schools elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
200 Education Rd, Indian Trail, NC 28079
- Math 65% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Indian Trail Elementary score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 58% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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
48.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Indian Trail 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average591/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,602
Median home value
$352,000
Median rent
$1,895/mo
College educated
40.7%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28079; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metrolina Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,124 | Compare → |
| Metrolina Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.9private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,124 | Compare → |
| Union Prep Academy at Indian TrailCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–10 | 1.6 mi | 1,181 | Compare → |
| Abundant Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 57 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Union County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #40 of 52
- District spending per student
- $11,340NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Indian Trail Elementary is listed in Union County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Indian Trail Elementary
Indian Trail Elementary is a public elementary school in Indian Trail, NC, part of Union County Public Schools, serving approximately 620 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,778 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Indian Trail Elementary
What grades does Indian Trail Elementary serve?
Indian Trail Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Indian Trail Elementary?
Indian Trail Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 620 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Trail Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Trail Elementary is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Indian Trail Elementary rank in NC?
Indian Trail Elementary ranks #1,778 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Indian Trail Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Indian Trail Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Indian Trail Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Indian Trail Elementary has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Indian Trail Elementary a charter school?
No, Indian Trail Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Indian Trail Elementary a Title I school?
No, Indian Trail Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Indian Trail Elementary?
48.1% of students at Indian Trail 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
- 620
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.1%
- Phone
- (704) 296-3095
- Area population (ZIP 28079)
- 40,820
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 28079; 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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