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Poplin Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
5627 Poplin Rd, Indian Trail, NC 28079 · (704) 296-0320 · Part of Union County Public Schools
Students
756
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
36%
Setting
Rural
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Poplin Elementary
- School Grade A: near the top of North Carolina’s public schools
- Math proficiency 29 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 20 pts above the state
- Enrollment up 20.4% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency71%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts67%
State average 47.2%
Location
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5627 Poplin Rd, Indian Trail
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten102
Grade 1118
Grade 2146
Grade 3127
Grade 4122
Grade 5141
Enrollment over time
628’20
670’21
720’22
759’23
756’24
Up 20.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 57%Hispanic 17%Black 14%Two or more races 7%Asian 4%American Indian/Alaska Native 1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.