Townsend Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Maxton, North Carolina 28364 · Public Schools of Robeson County
#1448 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#49907 of 50,301 nationally
About Townsend Elementary
Townsend Elementary is a public elementary located in Maxton, in the Public Schools of Robeson County school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 280 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 7.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1448th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (33th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 280.
There are 3 schools in Maxton; Townsend Elementary ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)10%
- Reading proficiency (30%)11%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)98.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.5
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 Townsend Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 11%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 10%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Townsend Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
South Johnson Elementary
Laurinburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
654 students · 8.7 km away
Purnell Swett High
Pembroke · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,583 students · 10 km away
Prospect Elementary
Maxton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
775 students · 11 km away
Scotland Early College High
Laurinburg · Public high · Grades 9–13
238 students · 12 km away
Oxendine Elementary
Maxton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
301 students · 12 km away
Sycamore Lane Elementary
Laurinburg · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
347 students · 12 km away
Sycamore Lane Primary
Laurinburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
435 students · 12 km away
Scotland High School
Laurinburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,294 students · 13 km away
Pembroke Middle
Pembroke · Public middle · Grades 6–8
645 students · 14 km away
Union Elementary
Rowland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
351 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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Hayesville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
280 students
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Williamston · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
280 students
Wrightsville Beach Elem
Wrightsville Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
280 students
Gardners Elementary
Elm City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
280 students
Silk Hope School
Siler City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
281 students
Southmont Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
281 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Townsend Elementary a good school?
Townsend Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 7.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1448 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 Townsend Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Townsend Elementary ranks #1448 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #49907 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Townsend Elementary?
Townsend Elementary had 280 students in 2025.
Is Townsend Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Townsend Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Townsend Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Townsend Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.