Serving 674 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Torrence Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower 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 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 674 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Torrence Creek Elementary School's student population of 674 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
674 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
Torrence Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Torrence Creek Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#939 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
26%
21%
Black
16%
25%
White
49%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Torrence Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Torrence Creek Elementary School is ranked #939 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Torrence Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Torrence Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grand Oak Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Torrence Creek Elementary School?
674 students attend Torrence Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Torrence Creek Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Torrence Creek Elementary School?
Torrence Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Torrence Creek Elementary School offer ?
Torrence Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Torrence Creek Elementary School part of?
Torrence Creek Elementary School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
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