Ballantyne Elementary vs Hawk Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballantyne Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
745 students
Hawk Ridge Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
640 students
| Measure | Ballantyne Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina | Hawk Ridge Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #135 of 1,457 | #31 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #10498 of 50,301 | #3693 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 745 | 640 |
| Enrollment | 745 | 640 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.2% | 19.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 77% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawk Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.4 vs 71.1).
- •Hawk Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 68%).
- •Hawk Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 61%).
- •Hawk Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.5% vs 26.2%).
- •Hawk Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.9).
- •Ballantyne Elementary is the larger school with 745 students compared with 640.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ballantyne Elementary better than Hawk Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hawk Ridge Elementary ranks higher (82.4 vs 71.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ballantyne Elementary and Hawk Ridge Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballantyne Elementary: 745. Hawk Ridge Elementary: 640. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballantyne Elementary and Hawk Ridge Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Ballantyne Elementary is 135th of 1,457 and Hawk Ridge Elementary is 31st of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).