Serving 151 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Villa Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 151 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Villa Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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Villa Heights Elementary School's student population of 151 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
151 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Villa Heights 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 Villa Heights Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1329 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)50-59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
20%
21%
Black
54%
25%
White
19%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
68%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Villa Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Villa Heights Elementary School is ranked #1329 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Villa Heights Elementary School?
151 students attend Villa Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Villa Heights Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Villa Heights Elementary School?
Villa Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Villa Heights Elementary School offer ?
Villa Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Villa Heights Elementary School part of?
Villa Heights Elementary School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
In what neighborhood is Villa Heights Elementary School located?
Villa Heights Elementary School is located in the Villa Heights neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
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