New Town Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Waxhaw, North Carolina 28173 · Union County Public Schools
#10 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#1587 of 50,301 nationally
About New Town Elementary
New Town Elementary is a public elementary located in Waxhaw, in the Union County Public Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 691 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 87.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 10th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (51th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 691.
There are 11 schools in Waxhaw; New Town Elementary ranks 2nd of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)81%
- Reading proficiency (30%)77%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)10.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.7
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 New Town Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 691
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 10.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 81%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near New Town Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Cuthbertson High
Waxhaw · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,857 students · 3.1 km away
Weddington Elementary
Matthews · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
652 students · 3.1 km away
Weddington High
Matthews · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,899 students · 3.1 km away
Cuthbertson Middle
Waxhaw · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,323 students · 3.3 km away
Weddington Middle
Matthews · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,324 students · 3.6 km away
Wesley Chapel Elementary
Monroe · Public elementary · Grades K–5
729 students · 4.2 km away
Monroe Charter Academy
Waxhaw · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
104 students · 4.7 km away
Western Union Elementary
Waxhaw · Public elementary · Grades K–5
539 students · 6.0 km away
Waxhaw Elementary
Waxhaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
615 students · 7.1 km away
Kensington Elementary
Waxhaw · Public elementary · Grades K–5
901 students · 7.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
W H Robinson Elementary
Winterville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
692 students
Mooresville Intermediate
Mooresville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
690 students
Elon Elementary
Elon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
689 students
Belmont Central Elementary
Belmont · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
693 students
River Gate Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
693 students
Zebulon Elementary
Zebulon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
693 students
Frequently asked questions
Is New Town Elementary a good school?
New Town Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 87.2 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #10 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 New Town Elementary rank in North Carolina?
New Town Elementary ranks #10 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #1587 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend New Town Elementary?
New Town Elementary had 691 students in 2025.
Is New Town Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
New Town Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near New Town Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of New Town Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.