Excellent
#417 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 16% in state
Mcadenville Elementary
Elementary School · Gaston County Schools · Mcadenville, NC
A Gaston County Schools elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 129, Mcadenville, NC 28101
- Math 74% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 70% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mcadenville Elementary score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 35 points since 2020, reaching 72% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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
57.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mcadenville 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low4/100K
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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
$124,063
Median home value
$342,000
Median rent
$1,167/mo
College educated
58.9%
Homeownership
94.7%
Poverty rate
2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28101; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cramerton Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| Gaston Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 853 | Compare → |
| Belmont Central ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 2–5 | 1.7 mi | 687 | Compare → |
| Lowell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 373 | 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.
Gaston County Schools
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #6 of 56
- District spending per student
- $12,190NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mcadenville Elementary is listed in Gaston County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcadenville Elementary
Mcadenville Elementary is a public elementary school in Mcadenville, NC, part of Gaston County Schools, serving approximately 174 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #417 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Mcadenville Elementary
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcadenville Elementary
What grades does Mcadenville Elementary serve?
Mcadenville Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mcadenville Elementary?
Mcadenville Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 174 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcadenville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcadenville Elementary is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcadenville Elementary rank in NC?
Mcadenville Elementary ranks #417 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Mcadenville Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcadenville Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Mcadenville Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcadenville Elementary has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mcadenville Elementary a charter school?
No, Mcadenville Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcadenville Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mcadenville Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcadenville Elementary?
57.5% of students at Mcadenville 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
- 174
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Gaston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.5%
- Phone
- (704) 836-9117
- Area population (ZIP 28101)
- 1,027
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 28101; 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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