Serving 190 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mcadenville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcadenville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Mcadenville Elementary School's student population of 190 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
190 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Mcadenville Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcadenville Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1537 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)45-49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
23%
22%
Black
16%
24%
White
49%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Gaston County Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcadenville Elementary School's ranking?
Mcadenville Elementary School is ranked #1537 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Mcadenville Elementary School often compared to?
Mcadenville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Belmont Elementary School, Carr Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Mcadenville Elementary School?
190 students attend Mcadenville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Mcadenville Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcadenville Elementary School?
Mcadenville Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mcadenville Elementary School offer ?
Mcadenville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcadenville Elementary School part of?
Mcadenville Elementary School is part of Gaston County Schools.
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