Waxhaw Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Waxhaw, North Carolina 28173 · Union County Public Schools
#343 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#25997 of 50,301 nationally
About Waxhaw Elementary
Waxhaw 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 615 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 48.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 343rd of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (43th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 615.
There are 11 schools in Waxhaw; Waxhaw Elementary ranks 10th of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)46%
- Reading proficiency (30%)45%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)48.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.4
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 Waxhaw Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Waxhaw Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Western Union Elementary
Waxhaw · Public elementary · Grades K–5
539 students · 3.9 km away
Kensington Elementary
Waxhaw · Public elementary · Grades K–5
901 students · 4.8 km away
Cuthbertson Middle
Waxhaw · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,323 students · 6.2 km away
Cuthbertson High
Waxhaw · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,857 students · 6.4 km away
Indian Land High
Lancaster · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,905 students · 6.4 km away
New Town Elementary
Waxhaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
691 students · 7.1 km away
Monroe Charter Academy
Waxhaw · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
104 students · 8.0 km away
Marvin Ridge Middle
Waxhaw · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,277 students · 8.2 km away
Sandy Ridge Elementary
Waxhaw · Public elementary · Grades K–5
528 students · 8.3 km away
Marvin Ridge High
Waxhaw · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,961 students · 8.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Southwood Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
616 students
J. H. Gunn Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
616 students
Belmont Elementary School
Roanoke Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
614 students
Cliffdale Elementary
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
613 students
Old Town Elementary
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
617 students
Landis Elementary
Landis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
613 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waxhaw Elementary a good school?
Waxhaw Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 48.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #343 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 Waxhaw Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Waxhaw Elementary ranks #343 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #25997 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Waxhaw Elementary?
Waxhaw Elementary had 615 students in 2025.
Is Waxhaw Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Waxhaw Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Waxhaw Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waxhaw Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.