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Grand Oak Elementary

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-5

28^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Better than 98% of North Carolina elementary schools

Summary

Grand Oak Elementary is a pre-kindergarten through fifth grade public school in Huntersville, North Carolina, serving 549 students in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district, and it consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating every year on record since 2015-16. In the most recent state ranking, Grand Oak placed 28th out of 1,492 elementary schools — the highest rank among traditional neighborhood schools in its immediate area — and it sits ahead of well-regarded neighbors like Davidson Elementary, ranked 30th. Other nearby Huntersville-area schools such as Torrence Creek Elementary (298th), Barnette Elementary, and Huntersville Elementary trail by hundreds of places.

Academically, Grand Oak's test scores are far above district and state averages in every subject. On the most recent End-of-Grade exams, reading proficiency across grades 3 through 5 ranged from about 86% to 93%, compared with district averages in the upper 50s. Math proficiency ranged from 87% to 92%, beating the district by 20 to 25 points, and 5th grade science proficiency hit nearly 90%, ahead of every nearby school except North Academy of World Languages, a selective magnet. Grand Oak's success also spans groups that often struggle statewide: special education students and students from low-income households both earned top-15 rankings in North Carolina in recent years.

Attendance at Grand Oak is another major strength. Chronic absenteeism was just 9.8% in 2024-25, compared with 26.8% across the district and 24.2% statewide. Class sizes are relatively small, with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2, and the school invests slightly more per pupil than most of its Huntersville neighbors. What's more, even as the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch has risen from about 15% to 21%, the school's academic results and attendance have held steady. For parents seeking a neighborhood elementary that combines elite academics with strong outcomes for a wide range of learners, Grand Oak Elementary is a standout choice — one that competes with the region's top magnet schools without any selective admissions process.

549

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

21.3%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

15410 Stumptown Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078-9576

(980) 343-2063

District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Students who attend Grand Oak Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Francis Bradley Middle
High:	Hopewell High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.0%

Hispanic:

12.6%

African American:

11.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 98th percentile in 2016 → 98th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the North Carolina average (89% vs 61% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 2% of North Carolina elementary schools

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school89%

District avg64%

North Carolina avg61%

28^th of 1,492

North Carolina public elementary schools ?

Top 2%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

105^th of 246Charlotte-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
2026	95.9	28 of 1492	98.1%	★★★★★
2025	97.1	19 of 1490	98.7%	★★★★★
2024	97.0	20 of 1505	98.7%	★★★★★
2023	95.1	36 of 1502	97.6%	★★★★★
2022	94.9	47 of 1514	96.9%	★★★★★
2021	92.3	91 of 1489	93.9%	★★★★★
2019	91.1	82 of 1473	94.4%	★★★★★
2018	92.6	60 of 1434	95.8%	★★★★★
2017	94.8	22 of 1429	98.5%	★★★★★
2016	94.0	32 of 1425	97.8%	★★★★★
2015	93.5	41 of 1440	97.2%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2024	99.8	1 of 924	99.9%	★★★★★
2023	90.1	46 of 933	95.1%	★★★★★
2018	86.4	50 of 927	94.6%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2022	70.8	101 of 634	84.1%	★★★★☆
2021	78.8	65 of 646	89.9%	★★★★★
2019	82.4	68 of 878	92.3%	★★★★★
2018	57.2	304 of 897	66.1%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	96.2	13 of 1447	99.1%	★★★★★
2025	95.8	23 of 1451	98.4%	★★★★★
2024	94.8	39 of 1455	97.3%	★★★★★
2023	92.6	57 of 1459	96.1%	★★★★★
2022	92.9	54 of 1458	96.3%	★★★★★
2021	88.9	114 of 1440	92.1%	★★★★★
2019	93.8	27 of 1424	98.1%	★★★★★
2018	92.7	40 of 1405	97.2%	★★★★★

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	69.1	94 of 743	87.3%	★★★★☆
2025	68.2	166 of 710	76.6%	★★★★☆
2024	63.0	248 of 669	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.7	221 of 582	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.8	217 of 500	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.6	180 of 494	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.7	392 of 612	35.9%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	91.6	39 of 981	96.0%	★★★★★
2024	85.9	76 of 951	92.0%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	94.1	34 of 1434	97.6%	★★★★★
2025	92.3	40 of 1437	97.2%	★★★★★
2024	97.6	12 of 1450	99.2%	★★★★★
2023	81.4	144 of 1437	90.0%	★★★★★
2022	55.4	558 of 1366	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	72.7	270 of 1361	80.2%	★★★★☆
2018	62.9	436 of 1332	67.3%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	92.1	64 of 1451	95.6%	★★★★★
2025	96.7	21 of 1450	98.6%	★★★★★
2024	96.8	15 of 1464	99.0%	★★★★★
2023	95.6	29 of 1461	98.0%	★★★★★
2022	95.2	38 of 1464	97.4%	★★★★★
2021	92.0	79 of 1444	94.5%	★★★★★
2019	85.7	153 of 1430	89.3%	★★★★☆
2018	90.9	79 of 1413	94.4%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	95.6	10 of 815	98.8%	★★★★★
2025	90.6	28 of 821	96.6%	★★★★★
2024	99.6	4 of 801	99.5%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	92.0	15 of 1146	98.7%	★★★★★
2025	93.8	11 of 1172	99.1%	★★★★★
2024	92.8	26 of 1166	97.8%	★★★★★
2023	92.7	21 of 1183	98.2%	★★★★★
2022	90.9	46 of 1194	96.1%	★★★★★
2021	87.8	96 of 1172	91.8%	★★★★★
2019	87.4	82 of 1183	93.1%	★★★★★
2018	89.5	59 of 1178	95.0%	★★★★★

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~ school

Female (2026)99th percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)99th percentile~ school

White (2026)99th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)98th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)96th percentile~ school

Male (2026)96th percentile-3 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)87th percentile-11 vs school

Disabled (2022)84th percentile-13 vs school

By subject vs North Carolina (2025-2026) ?

Science90%+22 vs state

Mathematics90%+26 vs state

Reading89%+33 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Friday, August 15, 2025

An amazing school with a caring principal, dedicated teachers, and wonderful staff. They create a safe, welcoming, and inspiring place for kids to learn and grow. We’re so grateful for this school community!
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by a parent
Thursday, February 15, 2024

My son transferred from a different CharMeck school and his interest and enthusiasm for leaning has noticeably increased. I am very pleased with all aspects of the facility, communications and staff. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, June 15, 2023

My daughter, a rising 5th grader, loves Grand Oak. We have been more than thrilled with the excellent teachers, staff, and leadership. My daughter is challenged and engaged. We couldn't be happier! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, June 15, 2023

We are impressed with the staff at Grand Oak, the activities, and the communications. Very well run. Organized. Parents get involved. The principal is very hands-on. Couldn't be happier - both of our girls going there this coming year since our oldest is entering K. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, November 15, 2018

We have been so happy with Grand Oak Elementary! Everyone from administration, to teachers (we've loved every teacher we've had!!) to staff show not only concern for the student's academic achievement but for their over all well-being. We love that Grand Oak is a personalized learning school. I find this programming allows teachers to meet students where they are in their academic journey as well as teach students skills in problem solving, independence, and time management. In addition there is also a big focus at the school on kindness and generosity towards one another. Overall Grand Oak is a really amazing learning environment for my kids. They love going to school and I am grateful for everyone at the school that works hard to create such a place that gets them excited about learning! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, April 26, 2017

GOE is a great public school. Not only they have great teachers, but also, the teachers and the staff know every kid by his or her name and they genuinely care about them. Parents have a lot of opportunities to get involved and the support of the PTA and the parents is fantastic. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				EOG Mathematics (2026)						EOG Reading (2026)						EOG Science (2026)		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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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
Grand Oak Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	15410 Stumptown Rd	Huntersville	28078	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(980) 343-2063	549	36	15.2	21.3%	368 (67.0%)	61 (11.1%)	69 (12.6%)	23 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.1%)	95.9	28^th of 1492 public elementary schools	98.1%		97.1	19^th of 1490 public elementary schools	98.7%	9	89.1	91.8	87.2				85.9	92.8	88.5				89.7		$9,599	$758	$8,841
Torrence Creek Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	14550 Ranson Rd	Huntersville	28078	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(980) 343-0695	653	45	14.5	39.5%	338 (51.8%)	86 (13.2%)	170 (26.0%)	18 (2.8%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	37 (5.7%)	76.4	298^th of 1492 public elementary schools	80.0%		78.5	270^th of 1490 public elementary schools	81.9%	28	78.1	74.8	73.7				65.1	71.2	59.6				75.8		$9,633	$652	$8,981
Huntersville Elementary	Public	K-5	200 Gilead Rd	Huntersville	28078	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	No	(980) 343-3835	867	56	15.3	23.3%	462 (53.3%)	104 (12.0%)	154 (17.8%)	107 (12.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (4.5%)	90.6	107^th of 1492 public elementary schools	92.8%		89.4	117^th of 1490 public elementary schools	92.1%	10	86.5	78.9	85.3				79.1	77.7	74.0				88.0		$9,728	$667	$9,061
Lakeside Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	17609 Old Statesville Rd	Cornelius	28031	Mecklenburg County	Lakeside Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(704) 896-9500	221	15	14.9	—	77 (34.8%)	62 (28.1%)	66 (29.9%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.4%)	5.3	1461^st of 1492 public elementary schools	2.1%		38.6	944^th of 1490 public elementary schools	36.6%	517	539.4		27.3				9.1		36.4				36.4
J.V. Washam Elementary	Public	K-5	9611 Westmoreland Rd	Cornelius	28031	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	No	(980) 343-1071	818	47	17.5	23.2%	550 (67.2%)	66 (8.1%)	130 (15.9%)	29 (3.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (5.1%)	91.6	91^st of 1492 public elementary schools	93.9%		88.6	127^th of 1490 public elementary schools	91.5%	36	90.8	87.4	93.8				73.8	74.1	72.4				89.0		$8,082	$405	$7,677
Barnette Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	13659 Beatties Ford Rd	Huntersville	28078	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(980) 343-0372	818	49	16.5	33.7%	430 (52.6%)	163 (19.9%)	124 (15.2%)	46 (5.6%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (6.4%)	71.6	388^th of 1492 public elementary schools	74.0%		78.6	268^th of 1490 public elementary schools	82.0%	120	73.8	72.2	74.4				58.7	59.8	63.2				80.8		$8,779	$466	$8,313
Cornelius Elementary	Public	K-5	21126 Catawba Ave	Cornelius	28031	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	No	(980) 343-3905	542	36	15.0	29.0%	373 (68.8%)	48 (8.9%)	81 (14.9%)	19 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.9%)	87.1	155^th of 1492 public elementary schools	89.6%		85.5	164^th of 1490 public elementary schools	89.0%	9	83.0	90.4	77.5				68.9	81.9	73.5				80.4		$8,730	$538	$8,193
North Academy of World Languages	Public, Magnet	K-8	12201 Hambright Rd	Huntersville	28078	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(980) 343-0743	668	45	14.9	40.1%	172 (25.7%)	279 (41.8%)	160 (24.0%)	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (7.5%)	94	58^th of 1492 public elementary schools	96.1%		91.8	84^th of 1490 public elementary schools	94.4%	26	100.0	94.1	100.0	75.0	79.5	68.3	91.8	80.4	85.1	76.0	80.7	76.8	93.8	92.6
Blythe Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	12202 Hambright Rd	Huntersville	28078	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(980) 343-5770	902	56	15.9	—	94 (10.4%)	480 (53.2%)	229 (25.4%)	52 (5.8%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (4.8%)	69.2	430^th of 1492 public elementary schools	71.2%		56.3	628^th of 1490 public elementary schools	57.9%	198	66.7	71.9	62.0				61.4	68.0	66.2				78.2		$9,814	$778	$9,035
Davidson Elementary	Public	K-5	635 South St	Davidson	28036	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	No	(980) 343-3900	1,185	74	16.1	11.3%	879 (74.2%)	67 (5.7%)	133 (11.2%)	54 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	50 (4.2%)	95.8	30^th of 1492 public elementary schools	98.0%		95.8	44^th of 1490 public elementary schools	97.0%	14	87.8	94.3	90.1				87.1	91.4	85.9				88.7		$8,947	$371	$8,576

Frequently Asked Questions about Grand Oak Elementary

What schools do graduates of Grand Oak Elementary attend?

Students who attend Grand Oak Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Francis Bradley Middle
High : Hopewell High School

What is the racial makeup of Grand Oak Elementary?

Students at Grand Oak Elementary are 67% White, 13% Hispanic, 11% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Is Grand Oak Elementary a good school?

Yes! Grand Oak Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 28^th of 1492 North Carolina elementary schools.

How many students attend Grand Oak Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 549 students attended Grand Oak Elementary.

What district is Grand Oak Elementary in?

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

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