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#2419 of 2,648 schools in NC
Long Creek Elementary
Elementary School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Huntersville, NC
A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9213-A Beatties Ford Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
- Math 41% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Long Creek Elementary score 41% proficient, which is below 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 16 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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
99.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Long Creek 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornets Nest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 586 | Compare → |
| Oakdale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–5 | 3.4 mi | 432 | Compare → |
| Blythe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 3.6 mi | 884 | Compare → |
| Mountain Island Lake AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | PK–8 | 3.6 mi | 802 | 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.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools
- Schools in district
- 184
- Rank in district
- #149 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
Long Creek Elementary is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Long Creek Elementary
Long Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Huntersville, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 498 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,419 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Long Creek Elementary
What grades does Long Creek Elementary serve?
Long Creek Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Long Creek Elementary?
Long Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 498 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Long Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Long Creek Elementary is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Long Creek Elementary rank in NC?
Long Creek Elementary ranks #2,419 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Long Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Long Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Long Creek Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Long Creek Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Long Creek Elementary a charter school?
No, Long Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Long Creek Elementary a Title I school?
No, Long Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Long Creek Elementary?
99.4% of students at Long Creek 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 498
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.5%
- Phone
- (980) 343-6095
- 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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