Poplin Elementary School (Ranked Top 10% for 2025-26)

Q: What school district is Poplin Elementary School part of?

Poplin Elementary School is part of Union County 51����s.

5627 Poplin Rd
Indian Trail, NC 28079

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Serving 759 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Poplin Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).

The percentage of students achieving is 84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving is 69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).

The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 759 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
: Top 10% in NC
: 84% (Top 5%)
: 69% (Top 20%)
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Poplin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Poplin Elementary School's student population of 759 students has grown by 14% over five school years.

The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Poplin Elementary School
Kind	108
1	129
2	132
3	121
4	131
5	138

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Total Students

759 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Poplin Elementary School
2023	720
2022	670
2021	628
2020	665
2019	665
2018	748
2017	748
2016	793
2015	719
2014	677
2013	668
2012	651
2011	652

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Total Classroom Teachers

49 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Poplin Elementary School
2023	43
2022	44
2021	42
2020	45
2019	45
2018	45
2017	45
2016	43
2015	41
2014	37
2013	37
2012	38
2011	38

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School Rankings

Poplin Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Poplin Elementary School is 0.61, 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.

This School

State Level (NC)

#207 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Poplin Elementary School
2023	#207
2022	#207
2021	#269
2019	#222
2018	#141
2017	#177
2016	#170
2015	#133
2014	#219
2013	#212
2012	#387

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(21-22)

84%

51%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Poplin Elementary School	North Carolina	Union County 51��s
2022	84%	51%	71%
2021	71%	42%	64%
2019	74%	42%	63%
2018	79%	48%	56%
2017	82%	47%	66%
2016	83%	47%	64%
2015	78%	44%	62%
2014	72%	43%	62%
2013	73%	42%	59%
2012	94%	82%	91%
2011	93%	82%	91%

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69%

50%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Poplin Elementary School	North Carolina	Union County 51��s
2022	69%	50%	64%
2021	67%	47%	62%
2019	64%	46%	60%
2018	63%	47%	56%
2017	65%	46%	60%
2016	65%	47%	58%
2015	67%	46%	61%
2014	63%	46%	60%
2013	59%	45%	58%
2012	82%	73%	83%
2011	82%	70%	81%

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80-84%

63%

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Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Poplin Elementary School	North Carolina	Union County 51��s
2022	82%	63%	75%
2021	82%	61%	75%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Poplin Elementary School	North Carolina	Union County 51��s
2023	17:1	15:1	17:1
2022	15:1	14:1	17:1
2021	15:1	14:1	17:1
2020	15:1	15:1	17:1
2019	15:1	15:1	17:1
2018	17:1	16:1	17:1
2017	17:1	15:1	17:1
2016	18:1	16:1	17:1
2015	18:1	16:1	16:1
2014	18:1	15:1	16:1
2013	18:1	15:1	16:1
2012	17:1	15:1	17:1
2011	17:1	15:1	16:1

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American Indian

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2022-2023)
Year	Poplin Elementary School	North Carolina	Union County 51��s
2023	1%	1%
2022	1%	1%

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Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Poplin Elementary School	North Carolina	Union County 51��s
2023	3%	4%	8%
2022	2%	4%	7%
2021	2%	4%	6%
2020	1%	3%	6%
2019	1%	3%	6%
2018	1%	3%	3%
2017	1%	3%	3%
2016	2%	3%	3%
2015	1%	3%	3%
2014	2%	3%	3%
2013	3%	3%	3%
2012	2%	3%	2%
2011	1%	2%	2%

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Hispanic

16%

21%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Poplin Elementary School	North Carolina	Union County 51��s
2023	14%	20%	20%
2022	14%	20%	20%
2021	12%	19%	20%
2020	12%	18%	18%
2019	12%	18%	18%
2018	20%	17%	18%
2017	20%	17%	18%
2016	18%	16%	17%
2015	18%	16%	16%
2014	16%	15%	15%
2013	15%	14%	15%
2012	15%	13%	14%
2011	15%	13%	14%

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Black

13%

25%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Poplin Elementary School	North Carolina	Union County 51��s
2023	14%	25%	12%
2022	14%	25%	12%
2021	14%	25%	12%
2020	12%	25%	12%
2019	12%	25%	12%
2018	9%	26%	13%
2017	9%	26%	13%
2016	10%	26%	13%
2015	10%	26%	13%
2014	10%	26%	13%
2013	9%	26%	13%
2012	8%	26%	13%
2011	9%	26%	14%

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White

59%

43%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Poplin Elementary School	North Carolina	Union County 51��s
2023	62%	44%	55%
2022	64%	45%	57%
2021	68%	46%	58%
2020	71%	48%	61%
2019	71%	48%	61%
2018	66%	49%	64%
2017	66%	49%	64%
2016	67%	50%	65%
2015	68%	50%	66%
2014	69%	51%	67%
2013	70%	52%	67%
2012	71%	53%	68%
2011	72%	53%	69%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Poplin Elementary School	North Carolina	Union County 51��s
2023	6%	6%	5%
2022	5%	5%	4%
2021	4%	5%	4%
2020	4%	5%	3%
2019	4%	5%	3%
2018	4%	4%	2%
2017	4%	4%	2%
2016	3%	4%	2%
2015	3%	4%	2%
2014	3%	4%	2%
2013	3%	4%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.61

0.71

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Poplin Elementary School	North Carolina	Union County 51��s
2023	0.58	0.71	0.64
2022	0.55	0.70	0.62
2021	0.51	0.69	0.61
2020	0.47	0.68	0.58
2019	0.47	0.68	0.58
2018	0.52	0.67	0.55
2017	0.52	0.67	0.55
2016	0.51	0.66	0.54
2015	0.50	0.66	0.52
2014	0.49	0.65	0.51
2013	0.48	0.65	0.51
2012	0.47	0.64	0.51
2011	0.45	0.64	0.50

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

30%

68%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Poplin Elementary School	North Carolina	Union County 51��s
2023	32%	57%	32%
2022	15%	47%	22%
2021	14%	49%	23%
2020	15%	52%	26%
2019	15%	52%	26%
2018	24%	53%	29%
2017	24%	53%	29%
2016	23%	52%	29%
2015	23%	52%	29%
2014	20%	47%	29%
2013	21%	47%	29%
2012	20%	45%	29%
2011	21%	43%	28%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Poplin Elementary School	North Carolina	Union County 51��s
2023	3%	3%	2%
2022	1%	2%	1%
2021	1%	3%	2%
2020	4%	4%	3%
2019	4%	4%	3%
2018	4%	4%	4%
2017	4%	4%	4%
2016	4%	5%	4%
2015	5%	5%	4%
2014	6%	7%	5%
2013	9%	7%	6%
2012	6%	8%	5%
2011	4%	8%	5%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Union County 51��s

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Poplin Elementary School's ranking?

Poplin Elementary School is ranked #207 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.

What schools are Poplin Elementary School often compared to?

Poplin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hemby Bridge Elementary School, Porter Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).

How many students attend Poplin Elementary School?

759 students attend Poplin Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

59% of Poplin Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Poplin Elementary School?

Poplin Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.

What grades does Poplin Elementary School offer ?

Poplin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Poplin Elementary School part of?

Poplin Elementary School is part of Union County 51��s.