New Town Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 1100 Waxhaw-Indian Tr. Rd.
       Waxhaw, NC  28173


(704) 290-1525

District: Union County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
13th of 1,502 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,693 Help


Students who attend New Town Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Cuthbertson Middle
High:    Cuthbertson High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  761

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.9%
Hispanic:
8.7%
Asian:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8% Help


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Compare Details New Town Elementary ranks better than 99.1% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 2nd among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Union County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.9%), Hispanic (8.7%), Asian (7.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New Town Elementary is 16.1. 20 elementary schools in the Union County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at New Town Elementary is $8,693. 26 elementary schools in the Union County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

New Town Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks New Town Elementary 13th of 1502 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See New Town Elementary in the ranking list.)

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White students:


Union County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Union County Public Schools 49th of 243 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for New Town Elementary

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Rank History for all students at New Town Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 93.18 33rd 1324 97.5%
2009 90.71 39th 1354 97.1%
2010 90.96 24th 1363 98.2%
2011 90.52 29th 1381 97.9%
2012 90.39 31st 1388 97.8%
2013 95.63 34th 1403 97.6%
2014 93.40 62nd 1390 95.5%
2015 95.52 21st 1440 98.5%
2016 94.51 27th 1425 98.1%
2017 96.54 8th 1429 99.4%
2018 96.03 14th 1434 99.0%
2019 95.70 21st 1473 98.6%
2021 97.62 22nd 1489 98.5%
2022 97.34 15th 1514 99.0%
2023 97.04 13th 1502 99.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at New Town Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 97.34 1st 154 99.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at New Town Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.78 87th 1332 93.5%
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Rank History for Female students at New Town Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.92 8th 1405 99.4%
2019 94.67 18th 1424 98.7%
2021 97.39 15th 1440 99.0%
2022 96.53 13th 1458 99.1%
2023 96.83 10th 1459 99.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at New Town Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.20 124th 897 86.2%
2019 75.44 107th 878 87.8%
2021 91.48 20th 646 96.9%
2022 96.42 7th 634 98.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at New Town Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 67.73 131st 500 73.8%
2023 68.16 82nd 582 85.9%
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Rank History for Male students at New Town Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.55 25th 1413 98.2%
2019 95.13 20th 1430 98.6%
2021 96.72 25th 1444 98.3%
2022 96.88 16th 1464 98.9%
2023 96.01 21st 1461 98.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at New Town Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.15 25th 99 74.7%
2019 54.68 65th 106 38.7%
2022 82.02 5th 107 95.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at New Town Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.73 34th 851 96.0%
2021 99.07 6th 843 99.3%
2022 98.13 6th 893 99.3%
2023 93.23 29th 915 96.8%
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Rank History for White students at New Town Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.75 39th 1178 96.7%
2019 90.45 44th 1183 96.3%
2021 92.98 33rd 1172 97.2%
2022 90.98 43rd 1194 96.4%
2023 91.47 36th 1183 97.0%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Thursday, February 22, 2018

Open Quote A fantastic school with caring teachers and staff. Challenging and supportive. couldnt have been happier. Close Quote



Enrollment information for New Town Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 748 50 17 22 1 n/a n/a 26 864
2009 752 76 15 23 1 n/a n/a 0 867
2010 809 82 20 23 0 n/a n/a 0 934
2011 807 34 19 45 0 1 19 0 925
2012 702 28 15 43 0 0 65 0 853
2013 750 33 20 49 0 0 24 0 876
2014 777 38 21 50 0 0 25 0 911
2015 807 52 51 60 0 2 29 0 1001
2016 763 50 58 60 1 2 32 0 966
2017 706 51 77 52 1 1 31 0 919
2018 732 40 91 55 4 0 33 0 955
2019 667 33 60 46 0 2 33 0 841
2020 678 47 54 52 0 1 38 0 870
2021 575 47 48 55 0 0 30 0 755
2022 563 41 55 54 0 0 29 0 742
2023 562 46 57 66 0 0 30 0 761

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at New Town Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 864 47.0 18.4 n/a
2009 867 52.6 16.5 n/a
2010 934 51.0 18.3 10.3
2011 925 52.6 17.5 7.7
2012 853 48.4 17.6 8.9
2013 876 50.9 17.2 8.1
2014 911 52.0 17.5 8.2
2015 1001 53.0 18.8 6.9
2016 966 51.0 18.9 6.2
2017 919 47.9 19.1 5.1
2018 955 49.7 19.1 4.9
2019 841 48.6 17.2 3.7
2020 870 51.8 16.7 4.6
2021 755 45.5 16.5 4.6
2022 742 46.0 16.1 3.9
2023 761 47.0 16.1 8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio New Town Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 864 47.0 18.4 n/a
2009 867 52.6 16.5 n/a
2010 934 51.0 18.3 10.3
2011 925 52.6 17.5 7.7
2012 853 48.4 17.6 8.9
2013 876 50.9 17.2 8.1
2014 911 52.0 17.5 8.2
2015 1001 53.0 18.8 6.9
2016 966 51.0 18.9 6.2
2017 919 47.9 19.1 5.1
2018 955 49.7 19.1 4.9
2019 841 48.6 17.2 3.7
2020 870 51.8 16.7 4.6
2021 755 45.5 16.5 4.6
2022 742 46.0 16.1 3.9
2023 761 47.0 16.1 8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for New Town Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $723 (8.3%) $7,970 (91.7%) $8,693

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on New Town Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 21st of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 13th of 1502 Elementary schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Town Elementary)93.289
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Union County Public Schools)77.477
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (New Town Elementary)81.679.5
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Union County Public Schools)67.559.9
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Town Elementary)92.989
 3.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Union County Public Schools)75.375.7
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (New Town Elementary)87.686.5
 1.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Union County Public Schools)72.668.3
 4.3%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Town Elementary)9195.8
 4.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Union County Public Schools)77.875.6
 2.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (New Town Elementary)85.989
 3.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Union County Public Schools)69.761.6
 8.1%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (New Town Elementary)93.294.5
 1.3%
   5th Grade Science (Union County Public Schools)84.978.4
 6.5%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students841761
 9.5%
African American3346
 39.4%
American Indian00
Asian6057
 5%
Hispanic4666
 43.5%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White667562
 15.7%
Two or More Races3330
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients3.7%8%
 4.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about New Town Elementary

Students who attend New Town Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cuthbertson Middle
High : Cuthbertson High

Yes! New Town Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 13th of 1502 North Carolina elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 761 students attended New Town Elementary.

Students at New Town Elementary are 74% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction. School Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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