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Hawk Ridge Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5

64^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,490 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Better than 96% of North Carolina elementary schools

Summary

Hawk Ridge Elementary is a top-performing public elementary school in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving 801 students in grades PK-5. Part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district, Hawk Ridge has consistently ranked within the top 40 elementary schools in the state, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 10 years.

Hawk Ridge Elementary excels academically, outperforming both the district and state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2024-2025 school year, 88.3% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 66.7% for the district and 64.1% for the state. The school also demonstrates exceptional performance in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, including African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Special Education students.

While Hawk Ridge Elementary is a standout in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district, the analysis also highlights the presence of other high-performing nearby schools, such as Rea Farms STEAM Academy and Polo Ridge Elementary, which also rank among the top 20 elementary schools in North Carolina. These schools provide additional educational options for families in the area.

640

Students ?

14.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,540

Per pupil spending ?

19.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

9201 Bryant Farms Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277-1641

(980) 343-5927

District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Students who attend Hawk Ridge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Community House Middle
High:	Ardrey Kell High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.0%

Asian:

30.2%

Hispanic:

9.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 96th percentile in 2015 → 96th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the North Carolina average (83% vs 57% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of North Carolina elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school83%

District avg59%

North Carolina avg57%

64^th of 1,490

North Carolina public elementary schools ?

Top 4%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

11^th of 109Elementary Schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

119^th of 242Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools among North Carolina districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	93.7	64 of 1490	95.7%	★★★★★
2024	93.9	61 of 1505	95.9%	★★★★★
2023	94.0	59 of 1502	96.1%	★★★★★
2022	96.3	27 of 1514	98.2%	★★★★★
2021	96.5	32 of 1489	97.9%	★★★★★
2019	94.3	34 of 1473	97.7%	★★★★★
2018	94.0	39 of 1434	97.3%	★★★★★
2017	93.6	40 of 1429	97.2%	★★★★★
2016	93.4	41 of 1425	97.1%	★★★★★
2015	92.5	59 of 1440	95.9%	★★★★★
2014	96.8	18 of 1390	98.7%	★★★★★
2013	97.2	21 of 1403	98.5%	★★★★★
2012	91.2	16 of 1388	98.8%	★★★★★
2011	91.3	13 of 1381	99.1%	★★★★★
2010	91.9	7 of 1363	99.5%	★★★★★
2009	92.6	8 of 1354	99.4%	★★★★★
2008	94.7	16 of 1324	98.8%	★★★★★
2007	93.4	2 of 1293	99.8%	★★★★★
2006	93.8	5 of 1276	99.6%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2024	98.9	4 of 924	99.6%	★★★★★
2023	88.9	49 of 933	94.7%	★★★★★
2022	97.9	9 of 927	99.0%	★★★★★
2021	98.4	11 of 896	98.8%	★★★★★
2019	95.5	14 of 949	98.5%	★★★★★
2018	86.4	48 of 927	94.8%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	61.8	58 of 131	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.1	58 of 130	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	67.1	45 of 114	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	71.4	35 of 107	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.7	47 of 95	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	72.1	34 of 106	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	78.1	16 of 99	83.8%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2021	91.1	21 of 646	96.7%	★★★★★
2019	97.1	9 of 878	99.0%	★★★★★
2018	91.0	35 of 897	96.1%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	92.5	24 of 563	95.7%	★★★★★
2024	95.1	20 of 533	96.2%	★★★★★
2023	97.3	6 of 514	98.8%	★★★★★
2022	99.5	4 of 485	99.2%	★★★★★
2021	99.3	3 of 385	99.2%	★★★★★
2019	99.6	1 of 497	99.8%	★★★★★
2018	98.4	5 of 421	98.8%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	94.7	40 of 1451	97.2%	★★★★★
2024	92.5	62 of 1455	95.7%	★★★★★
2023	93.7	42 of 1459	97.1%	★★★★★
2022	95.4	29 of 1458	98.0%	★★★★★
2021	93.2	67 of 1440	95.3%	★★★★★
2019	92.5	46 of 1424	96.8%	★★★★★
2018	89.9	76 of 1405	94.6%	★★★★★

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	67.8	174 of 710	75.5%	★★★★☆
2024	69.8	115 of 669	82.8%	★★★★☆
2023	65.9	173 of 582	70.3%	★★★★☆
2022	58.0	264 of 500	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	54.3	397 of 612	35.1%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	96.7	14 of 961	98.5%	★★★★★
2024	89.9	47 of 951	95.1%	★★★★★
2022	94.8	24 of 893	97.3%	★★★★★
2021	98.0	12 of 843	98.6%	★★★★★
2019	94.7	16 of 865	98.2%	★★★★★
2018	87.9	45 of 851	94.7%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	87.8	70 of 1437	95.1%	★★★★★
2024	91.4	42 of 1450	97.1%	★★★★★
2023	84.1	104 of 1437	92.8%	★★★★★
2022	95.3	19 of 1366	98.6%	★★★★★
2021	90.4	54 of 1329	95.9%	★★★★★
2019	85.9	89 of 1361	93.5%	★★★★★
2018	88.1	58 of 1332	95.6%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	89.9	97 of 1450	93.3%	★★★★★
2024	93.2	54 of 1464	96.3%	★★★★★
2023	92.1	73 of 1461	95.0%	★★★★★
2022	95.7	30 of 1464	98.0%	★★★★★
2021	97.1	21 of 1444	98.5%	★★★★★
2019	94.3	32 of 1430	97.8%	★★★★★
2018	95.7	13 of 1413	99.1%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2024	96.6	2 of 159	98.7%	★★★★★
2022	77.3	23 of 133	82.7%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	90.7	27 of 821	96.7%	★★★★★
2024	65.6	162 of 801	79.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	76.7	228 of 1172	80.5%	★★★★☆
2024	83.0	151 of 1166	87.0%	★★★★☆
2023	84.1	131 of 1183	88.9%	★★★★☆
2022	88.6	66 of 1194	94.5%	★★★★★
2021	89.5	61 of 1172	94.8%	★★★★★
2019	86.4	96 of 1183	91.9%	★★★★★
2018	87.9	74 of 1178	93.7%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2024)100th percentile+4 vs school

Multi-racial (2024)99th percentile+3 vs school

Hispanic (2025)99th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2025)97th percentile~ school

Disabled (2021)97th percentile~ school

Special Education (2025)97th percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2025)96th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)95th percentile~ school

Male (2025)93rd percentile~ school

White (2025)81st percentile-15 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2025)75th percentile-20 vs school

Asian (2025)56th percentile-40 vs school

By subject vs North Carolina (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics88%+27 vs state

Science85%+23 vs state

Reading77%+24 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				EOG Mathematics (2025)						EOG Reading (2025)						EOG Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hawk Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9201 Bryant Farms Rd	Charlotte	28277	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	No	(980) 343-5927	640	44	14.6	19.5%	307 (48.0%)	51 (8.0%)	59 (9.2%)	193 (30.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.7%)	93.7	64^th of 1490 public elementary schools	95.7%		93.9	61^st of 1505 public elementary schools	95.9%	3	88.3	85.9	89.1				73.4	84.7	73.7				84.7		$8,540	$389	$8,151
Knights View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	11000 Beau Riley Rd	Charlotte	28277	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(980) 343-7442	511	35	14.5	19.4%	202 (39.5%)	44 (8.6%)	57 (11.2%)	182 (35.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.1%)								(n/a)	96.5	97.3					86.0	95.4
Endhaven Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6815 Endhaven Ln	Charlotte	28277	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	No	(980) 343-5436	790	49	16.0	36.1%	251 (31.8%)	111 (14.1%)	217 (27.5%)	170 (21.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (5.1%)	73.6	337^th of 1490 public elementary schools	77.4%		72.8	360^th of 1505 public elementary schools	76.1%	23	67.2	71.2	70.6				48.2	73.7	65.1				75.4		$9,386	$489	$8,897
Polo Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11830 Tom Short Rd	Charlotte	28277	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	No	(980) 343-0749	634	37	17.1	18.5%	311 (49.1%)	43 (6.8%)	60 (9.5%)	176 (27.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (6.6%)	97.8	7^th of 1490 public elementary schools	99.5%		95.1	47^th of 1505 public elementary schools	96.9%	40	92.2	93.9	95.2				80.2	93.0	89.6				94.3		$8,446	$380	$8,066
Elon Park Elementary	Public	K-5	11425 Ardrey Kell Rd	Charlotte	28277	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	No	(980) 343-1440	732	44	16.6	22.0%	216 (29.5%)	92 (12.6%)	99 (13.5%)	286 (39.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.2%)	93	73^rd of 1490 public elementary schools	95.1%		94.7	51^st of 1505 public elementary schools	96.6%	22	82.1	85.6	90.1				64.8	83.3	79.6				87.3		$8,027	$350	$7,677
Ballantyne Elementary	Public	K-5	15425 Scholastic Dr	Charlotte	28277	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	No	(980) 343-0413	745	45	16.6	26.2%	286 (38.4%)	109 (14.6%)	76 (10.2%)	229 (30.7%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	41 (5.5%)	90.1	109^th of 1490 public elementary schools	92.7%		86.3	162^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	89.2%	53	83.3	85.1	84.4				57.6	77.2	77.3				85.0		$7,806	$370	$7,436
McAlpine Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9100 Carswell Ln	Charlotte	28277	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	No	(980) 343-3750	535	39	13.7	29.9%	294 (55.0%)	73 (13.6%)	116 (21.7%)	26 (4.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.5%)	84.4	185^th of 1490 public elementary schools	87.6%		78.9	259^th of 1505 public elementary schools	82.8%	74	83.1	74.3	76.2				68.7	77.0	67.9				69.0		$10,386	$944	$9,443
Rea Farms STEAM Academy	Public, Magnet	K-8	11532 Golf Links Drive	Charlotte	28277	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(980) 343-0723	1,098	67	16.3	12.8%	459 (41.8%)	117 (10.7%)	108 (9.8%)	343 (31.2%)	5 (0.5%)	4 (0.4%)	62 (5.6%)	97.2	18^th of 1490 public elementary schools	98.8%		95.7	42^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	97.2%	24	92.1	91.3	93.2	91.1	90.9	93.1	85.1	89.3	90.2	79.5	86.4	89.3	92.4	93.1
Marvin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9700 Marvin School Rd	Marvin	28173	Union County	Union County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 296-6357	666	46	14.5	4.4%	361 (54.2%)	42 (6.3%)	47 (7.1%)	176 (26.4%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (5.3%)	97.7	10^th of 1490 public elementary schools	99.3%		95.9	37^th of 1505 public elementary schools	97.5%	27	92.9	89.4	97.2				81.0	90.9	89.4				93.6		$8,481	$307	$8,174
Rea View Elementary	Public	K-5	320 Reid Dairy Road	Waxhaw	28173	Union County	Union County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 290-1524	629	40	15.7	5.4%	452 (71.9%)	18 (2.9%)	36 (5.7%)	98 (15.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (3.5%)	97.5	14^th of 1490 public elementary schools	99.1%		97.1	17^th of 1505 public elementary schools	98.9%	3	92.3	91.1	95.5				80.3	90.2	89.3				92.0		$8,855	$523	$8,331

Frequently Asked Questions about Hawk Ridge Elementary

What district is Hawk Ridge Elementary in?

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

What schools do graduates of Hawk Ridge Elementary attend?

Students who attend Hawk Ridge Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Community House Middle
High : Ardrey Kell High School

What is the racial makeup of Hawk Ridge Elementary?

Students at Hawk Ridge Elementary are 48% White, 30% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 8% African American, 5% Two or more races.

Is Hawk Ridge Elementary a good school?

Yes! Hawk Ridge Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 64^th of 1490 North Carolina elementary schools.

How many students attend Hawk Ridge Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 640 students attended Hawk Ridge Elementary.

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