At a glance
Reported students
691
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
47
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina elementary enrollment
87th percentile
Compared with 1,460 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
681
New Town Elementary: 691 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51st percentile
14.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 737
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.4:1
What the reported data says about New Town Elementary
New Town Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Waxhaw. It is one of 52 current school records connected to Union County Public Schools. NCES reports 691 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,460 elementary schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 458 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, close to the North Carolina median of 14.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (71.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.3%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking New Town Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 47 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 10.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.08
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.3%
- Hispanic10.3%
- Black6.2%
- Asian8.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Union County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Unionville Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
679 reported students
Marvin Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
666 reported students
Wesley Chapel Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
729 reported students
Weddington Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
652 reported students
Indian Trail Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
633 reported students
Rea View Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
629 reported students
Public schools near New Town Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weddington Elementary Elementary · Union County Public Schools | PK–05 | 652 | 2 mi |
| Wesley Chapel Elementary Elementary · Union County Public Schools | KG–05 | 729 | 2.6 mi |
| Western Union Elementary Elementary · Union County Public Schools | KG–05 | 539 | 3.8 mi |
| Waxhaw Elementary Elementary · Union County Public Schools | PK–05 | 615 | 4.4 mi |
| Kensington Elementary Elementary · Union County Public Schools | KG–05 | 901 | 4.6 mi |
| Rea View Elementary Elementary · Union County Public Schools | KG–05 | 629 | 4.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about New Town Elementary
What grades does New Town Elementary serve?
New Town Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Union County Public Schools.
How many students attend New Town Elementary?
New Town Elementary reported 691 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 87th percentile among 1,460 North Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 737 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at New Town Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 14.7:1, based on 691 students and 47 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 14.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is New Town Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
New Town Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Union County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of New Town Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
10.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is New Town Elementary in?
New Town Elementary is part of Union County Public Schools, based in Monroe, NC, which operates 52 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near New Town Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Weddington Elementary (2 mi), Wesley Chapel Elementary (2.6 mi), Western Union Elementary (3.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.