Lake Norman Elementary

Summary:

Lake Norman Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Mooresville, North Carolina, with a student population of 689. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with students outperforming their peers at the district and state levels in standardized test scores, particularly in Mathematics and Reading.

One of the key strengths of Lake Norman Elementary is its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (18.72%) and Asian (7.26%) students compared to nearby schools. This diversity is reflected in the school's strong performance in the Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) student subgroups, which consistently rank among the top in the state. However, the school's performance in the Gifted and Talented student subgroup is relatively lower, suggesting an area for potential improvement.

Overall, Lake Norman Elementary is a shining example of academic excellence, with a track record of consistently delivering outstanding results. The school's students consistently outperform their peers at the Iredell-Statesville Schools district and state levels, and the school's diverse student population and strong performance in specific subgroups are notable strengths. Parents considering schools in the Mooresville area should definitely take a closer look at Mooresville Intermediate, Rocky River Elementary, and other nearby options, but Lake Norman Elementary stands out as a top-performing choice.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 255 Oak Tree Road
       Mooresville, NC  28117


(704) 662-8261

District: Iredell-Statesville Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
123rd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,170 Help


Students who attend Lake Norman Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Woodland Heights Middle
High:    Lake Norman High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  654

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.0%
Hispanic:
19.7%
Asian:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lake Norman Elementary ranks better than 91.8% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 2nd among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Iredell-Statesville Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.35. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61%), Hispanic (19.7%), Asian (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Norman Elementary is 15.2. 13 elementary schools in the Iredell-Statesville Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Norman Elementary is $8,170. 14 elementary schools in the Iredell-Statesville Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lake Norman Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Norman Elementary 123rd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Lake Norman Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Iredell-Statesville Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Iredell-Statesville Schools 119th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lake Norman Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lake Norman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 89.22 50th 1276 96.1%
2007 90.39 27th 1293 97.9%
2008 87.90 90th 1324 93.2%
2009 92.01 15th 1354 98.9%
2010 89.61 39th 1363 97.1%
2011 87.92 74th 1381 94.6%
2012 86.01 96th 1388 93.1%
2013 91.84 86th 1403 93.9%
2014 86.87 144th 1390 89.6%
2015 86.25 141st 1440 90.2%
2016 85.85 145th 1425 89.8%
2017 84.85 150th 1429 89.5%
2018 85.62 151st 1434 89.5%
2019 83.21 192nd 1473 87.0%
2021 93.16 80th 1489 94.6%
2022 77.86 277th 1514 81.7%
2023 83.34 191st 1502 87.3%
2024 89.35 123rd 1505 91.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lake Norman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 90.53 17th 385 95.6%
2023 59.89 133rd 514 74.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lake Norman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.61 265th 1332 80.1%
2019 76.87 198th 1361 85.5%
2021 96.31 15th 1329 98.9%
2023 74.00 254th 1437 82.3%
2024 84.72 99th 1450 93.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Lake Norman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.84 185th 1405 86.8%
2019 82.19 179th 1424 87.4%
2021 92.12 80th 1440 94.4%
2022 79.84 227th 1458 84.4%
2023 83.17 171st 1459 88.3%
2024 83.72 173rd 1455 88.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lake Norman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.32 118th 612 80.7%
2021 77.40 10th 494 98.0%
2022 34.68 442nd 500 11.6%
2023 41.82 493rd 582 15.3%
2024 55.62 377th 669 43.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Lake Norman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.54 128th 1413 90.9%
2019 80.57 211th 1430 85.2%
2021 92.22 76th 1444 94.7%
2022 73.17 333rd 1464 77.3%
2023 78.12 253rd 1461 82.7%
2024 91.34 82nd 1464 94.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Lake Norman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 84.33 2nd 106 98.1%
2024 57.09 77th 130 40.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lake Norman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 79.72 100th 865 88.4%
2021 96.67 24th 843 97.2%
2022 86.21 65th 893 92.7%
2023 87.81 63rd 915 93.1%
2024 87.97 60th 951 93.7%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Lake Norman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.73 193rd 1178 83.6%
2019 72.48 282nd 1183 76.2%
2021 80.32 187th 1172 84.0%
2022 55.90 533rd 1194 55.4%
2023 63.21 415th 1183 64.9%
2024 75.57 251st 1166 78.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Lake Norman Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Open Quote Great school. The teachers are good with challenging the students and making the learning fun. My son is in first grade and he comes everyday sharing something fun and exciting that happened in his class. He loves learning and loves going to Lake Norman! Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Open Quote Awesome school! Great leadership and caring teachers!! Love this school! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, February 23, 2015

Open Quote My Daughter has only been in LNE for one year. This whole year has been an educational loss for her. To many students in classes. 33 Students to 1 teacher. Learned nothing. She will be going to a charter school next year. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lake Norman Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 571 8 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 589
1998 770 10 4 3 3 n/a n/a 0 790
1999 933 10 6 13 4 n/a n/a 0 966
2000 815 16 7 12 4 n/a n/a 0 854
2001 879 20 9 11 2 n/a n/a 0 921
2002 984 29 18 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1042
2003 984 29 18 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1042
2004 1055 35 19 13 1 n/a n/a 0 1123
2005 1141 39 21 18 2 n/a n/a 0 1221
2006 647 29 32 20 6 n/a n/a 0 734
2007 652 13 30 22 8 n/a n/a 18 743
2008 648 12 29 30 5 n/a n/a 12 736
2009 600 20 33 28 3 n/a n/a 0 684
2010 528 22 41 25 4 n/a n/a 0 620
2011 503 13 39 29 3 0 6 0 593
2012 503 16 44 26 1 0 7 0 597
2013 489 18 53 25 1 0 7 0 593
2014 436 17 49 25 0 0 11 0 538
2015 395 15 43 33 0 0 9 0 495
2016 382 16 35 33 0 0 9 0 475
2017 336 16 33 39 1 0 12 0 437
2018 325 21 35 49 1 0 17 0 448
2019 316 33 39 61 0 0 26 0 475
2020 380 35 38 89 0 0 43 0 585
2021 418 33 41 83 0 0 34 0 609
2022 454 34 45 114 1 2 40 0 690
2023 433 30 50 129 1 2 44 0 689
2024 399 33 48 129 1 2 42 0 654

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lake Norman Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 589 29.0 20.3 23.3
1998 790 37.0 21.4 3.7
1999 966 39.0 24.8 4.1
2000 854 38.0 22.5 5
2001 921 38.0 24.2 6.7
2002 1042 37.0 28.2 3.8
2003 1042 37.0 28.2 3.8
2004 1123 37.0 30.4 3.6
2005 1221 37.0 33.0 4.3
2006 734 37.0 19.8 6.9
2007 743 n/a n/a 5.7
2008 736 44.3 16.6 7.9
2009 684 42.8 16.0 7.9
2010 620 33.7 18.4 11.1
2011 593 33.3 17.7 8.8
2012 597 31.9 18.7 9.7
2013 593 32.0 18.5 12.5
2014 538 30.9 17.4 11.5
2015 495 28.0 17.6 16.4
2016 475 27.0 17.5 14.7
2017 437 26.4 16.5 17.6
2018 448 25.6 17.4 13.8
2019 475 27.5 17.2 11.8
2020 585 32.6 17.9 11.3
2021 609 41.2 14.7 13.8
2022 690 43.0 16.0 8.8
2023 689 42.2 16.3 18.4
2024 654 43.0 15.2 19.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lake Norman Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 589 29.0 20.3 23.3
1998 790 37.0 21.4 3.7
1999 966 39.0 24.8 4.1
2000 854 38.0 22.5 5
2001 921 38.0 24.2 6.7
2002 1042 37.0 28.2 3.8
2003 1042 37.0 28.2 3.8
2004 1123 37.0 30.4 3.6
2005 1221 37.0 33.0 4.3
2006 734 37.0 19.8 6.9
2007 743 n/a n/a 5.7
2008 736 44.3 16.6 7.9
2009 684 42.8 16.0 7.9
2010 620 33.7 18.4 11.1
2011 593 33.3 17.7 8.8
2012 597 31.9 18.7 9.7
2013 593 32.0 18.5 12.5
2014 538 30.9 17.4 11.5
2015 495 28.0 17.6 16.4
2016 475 27.0 17.5 14.7
2017 437 26.4 16.5 17.6
2018 448 25.6 17.4 13.8
2019 475 27.5 17.2 11.8
2020 585 32.6 17.9 11.3
2021 609 41.2 14.7 13.8
2022 690 43.0 16.0 8.8
2023 689 42.2 16.3 18.4
2024 654 43.0 15.2 19.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lake Norman Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $300 (3.7%) $7,869 (96.3%) $8,170

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Norman Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 192nd of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 191st of 1502 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lake Norman Elementary)80.380.9
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iredell-Statesville Schools)64.765.1
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Lake Norman Elementary)63.265.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Iredell-Statesville Schools)58.351.9
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lake Norman Elementary)66.779
 12.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iredell-Statesville Schools)57.563.8
 6.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Lake Norman Elementary)65.370
 4.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Iredell-Statesville Schools)60.158.3
 1.8%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lake Norman Elementary)88.873.2
 15.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iredell-Statesville Schools)64.658.2
 6.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Lake Norman Elementary)8263.4
 18.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Iredell-Statesville Schools)59.449.5
 9.9%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Lake Norman Elementary)92.173.2
 18.9%
   5th Grade Science (Iredell-Statesville Schools)76.765.5
 11.2%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students475689
 45.1%
African American3330
 9.1%
American Indian01
Asian3950
 28.2%
Hispanic61129
 111.5%
Pacific Islander02
White316433
 37%
Two or More Races2644
 69.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.8%18.4%
 6.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Norman Elementary

Students who attend Lake Norman Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Woodland Heights Middle
High : Lake Norman High

Students at Lake Norman Elementary are 61% White, 20% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 654 students attended Lake Norman Elementary.

Yes. Lake Norman Elementary ranks in the top 8.2% of North Carolina elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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