Baton Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Granite Falls, North Carolina 28630 · Caldwell County Schools
#654 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#35682 of 50,301 nationally
About Baton Elementary
Baton Elementary is a public elementary located in Granite Falls, in the Caldwell County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 357 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 34.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 654th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (56th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 357.
There are 5 schools in Granite Falls; Baton Elementary ranks 3rd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Baton Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Baton Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Draughn High School
Valdese · Public high · Grades 9–12
661 students · 4.7 km away
Sawmills Elementary
Granite Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students · 5.2 km away
Hudson Elementary
Hudson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
665 students · 6.6 km away
Hudson Middle
Hudson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
551 students · 6.8 km away
Heritage Middle
Valdese · Public middle · Grades 6–8
475 students · 6.8 km away
Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy
Hudson · Public high · Grades 9–12
218 students · 6.9 km away
Caldwell Early College
Hudson · Public high · Grades 9–13
387 students · 7.0 km away
Valdese Elementary
Valdese · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students · 7.4 km away
South Caldwell High
Hudson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,272 students · 7.8 km away
Gamewell Elementary
Lenoir · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
459 students · 8.7 km away
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Hawks Nest STEAM Academy
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Brush Creek Elementary
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Billingsville Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Elementary a good school?
Baton Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 34.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #654 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Baton Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Baton Elementary ranks #654 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #35682 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Baton Elementary?
Baton Elementary had 357 students in 2025.
Is Baton Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Baton Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Baton Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Baton Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.