Elementary Schools in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools


Summary:

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district encompasses 117 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade across the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area. The data reveals a diverse landscape of academic performance, with some schools consistently outpacing others in key metrics like proficiency rates and statewide rankings.

Several schools stand out as top performers within the district, including Providence Spring Elementary, Polo Ridge Elementary, Selwyn Elementary, and Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus. These schools ranked among the top 30 elementary schools in North Carolina and earned 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger, with exceptional proficiency rates across math, reading, and science.

In contrast, the data also reveals significant disparities in performance, with schools serving higher-poverty populations tending to have much lower proficiency scores. Additionally, while math proficiency was generally strong across the district, reading scores were more variable, with some schools struggling to get more than 50% of students meeting standards. The success of specialized, theme-based magnet schools suggests that innovative educational programs may be an effective strategy for improving outcomes in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district.

District Detail

 3301 Stafford Dr Testing Wareh
Charlotte, NC 28208

 (980) 343-6270

SchoolDigger Rank:
119th of 242 North Carolina districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-13
Students: 145,014

Primary Schools: 118
Middle Schools: 30
High Schools: 35
Alternative Schools: 3
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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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