Torrence Creek Elementary

www.cmsk12.org/torrencecreekES

653 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Torrence Creek Elementary, located in the suburban community of Huntersville, North Carolina, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. By leveraging a comprehensive curriculum, the school strives to equip its diverse student body with the foundational skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, Torrence Creek Elementary is recognized for its active school community and collaborative partnerships between faculty, parents, and local stakeholders. The school emphasizes the development of the "whole child," often incorporating character education and extracurricular opportunities that encourage creativity, leadership, and social responsibility. Its location in the Ranson Road corridor positions it as a vital hub for neighborhood families, reflecting a dedication to maintaining a high-quality educational experience within the public school system.

653

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Torrence Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	338
Hispanic	170
Black	86
Asian	18
Two or More	37
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
338 (51.8%)
Hispanic
170 (26.0%)
Black
86 (13.2%)
Two or More
37 (5.7%)
Asian
18 (2.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Phone:	(980)343-0695
Website:	http://www.cmsk12.org/torrencecreekES
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	653
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	250
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 127

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 118

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Torrence Creek Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	89
Grade 1	108
Grade 2	103
Grade 3	127
Grade 4	108
Grade 5	118

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Torrence Creek Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	288	44.1%
Male	365	55.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)