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Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus

Public Grades 3-5
29th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 1,490 North Carolina Elementary Schools
Better than 98% of North Carolina elementary schools
Summary

Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus is a top-performing public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district, Dilworth Elementary has consistently been one of the highest-ranked elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dilworth Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with 90.6% of 3rd graders, 86.5% of 4th graders, and 91.4% of 5th graders proficient or better in mathematics, far exceeding the state averages. The school also excels in reading, with 81.2% of 3rd graders, 85.6% of 4th graders, and 85.7% of 5th graders proficient or better, again outpacing the state. This strong performance extends across different student subgroups, with Dilworth ranking in the top 2% of North Carolina elementary schools for White students and Special Education students, and in the top 10% for Female and Male students.

Compared to nearby schools, Dilworth's academic success stands out. While some nearby schools, such as Elizabeth Traditional Elementary and Myers Park Traditional Elementary, also perform well, others like Marie G Davis School, Bruns Avenue Elementary, and Walter G. Byers School struggle significantly. This disparity in performance within the same district highlights the importance of addressing socioeconomic and resource inequities to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.

330
Students ?
13.8
Student/teacher ratio ?
$11,343
Per pupil spending ?
18.8%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 405 E. Park Ave
       Charlotte, NC  28203-5143

(980) 343-2240

District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools


Students who attend Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus usually attend:

Middle:    Sedgefield Middle
High:    Myers Park High School
Racial breakdown:

White:
71.2%
African American:
10.9%
Hispanic:
9.7%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Holding steady — 95th percentile in 2015 → 98th in 2025
Strengths
Test scores above the North Carolina average (88% vs 57% meeting standards)
Ranks in the top 2% of North Carolina elementary schools
Among the top-ranked schools in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Worth a look
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school88%
District avg59%
North Carolina avg57%
29th of 1,490
North Carolina public elementary schools ?
Top 2%▲ up 3 pts since 2015
From top 5% (2015) to top 2% (2025)
See the entire ranking list of North Carolina Elementary Schools →
SchoolDigger rating ?
5th of 109Elementary Schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
119th of 242Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools among North Carolina districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNorth Carolina percentileRating
202596.529 of 149098.1%★★★★★
202496.034 of 150597.7%★★★★★
202392.288 of 150294.1%★★★★★
202291.099 of 151493.5%★★★★★
202194.467 of 148995.5%★★★★★
201981.6211 of 147385.7%★★★★☆
201892.462 of 143495.7%★★★★★
201792.456 of 142996.1%★★★★★
201691.567 of 142595.3%★★★★★
201591.673 of 144094.9%★★★★★
201494.642 of 139097.0%★★★★★
201394.753 of 140396.2%★★★★★

African American

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNorth Carolina percentileRating
202583.482 of 91891.1%★★★★★
202459.7291 of 92468.5%★★★☆☆
202345.9484 of 93348.1%★★☆☆☆
202252.3379 of 92759.1%★★★☆☆
202148.9368 of 89658.9%★★★☆☆
201939.7599 of 94936.9%★★☆☆☆
201852.1419 of 92754.8%★★★☆☆

Disabled

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNorth Carolina percentileRating
201958.0266 of 87869.7%★★★☆☆
201837.1578 of 89735.6%★★☆☆☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNorth Carolina percentileRating
202596.119 of 145198.7%★★★★★
202494.938 of 145597.4%★★★★★
202389.2104 of 145992.9%★★★★★
202287.7120 of 145891.8%★★★★★
202194.648 of 144096.7%★★★★★
201982.7172 of 142487.9%★★★★☆
201889.683 of 140594.1%★★★★★

Gifted and Talented

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNorth Carolina percentileRating
202568.3165 of 71076.8%★★★★☆
202468.1151 of 66977.4%★★★★☆
202367.2153 of 58273.7%★★★★☆
202263.4186 of 50062.8%★★★☆☆
202174.165 of 49486.8%★★★★☆
201962.5271 of 61255.7%★★★☆☆

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNorth Carolina percentileRating
202580.3108 of 96188.8%★★★★☆
202363.5251 of 91572.6%★★★★☆
202255.2337 of 89362.3%★★★☆☆
202166.1195 of 84376.9%★★★★☆
201953.8375 of 86556.6%★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNorth Carolina percentileRating
202570.4304 of 143778.8%★★★★☆
202470.9304 of 145079.0%★★★★☆
202326.11156 of 143719.6%★☆☆☆☆
202234.6939 of 136631.3%★★☆☆☆
202142.4740 of 132944.3%★★☆☆☆
201920.71197 of 136112.0%★☆☆☆☆
201833.3970 of 133227.2%★☆☆☆☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNorth Carolina percentileRating
202595.239 of 145097.3%★★★★★
202495.334 of 146497.7%★★★★★
202392.864 of 146195.6%★★★★★
202289.794 of 146493.6%★★★★★
202191.883 of 144494.3%★★★★★
201979.3229 of 143084.0%★★★★☆
201892.848 of 141396.6%★★★★★

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNorth Carolina percentileRating
202599.72 of 82199.8%★★★★★
202499.17 of 80199.1%★★★★★

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNorth Carolina percentileRating
202596.82 of 117299.8%★★★★★
202495.19 of 116699.2%★★★★★
202395.74 of 118399.7%★★★★★
202295.76 of 119499.5%★★★★★
202198.22 of 117299.8%★★★★★
201995.94 of 118399.7%★★★★★
201896.41 of 117899.9%★★★★★
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
White (2025)100th percentile~ school
Special Education (2025)100th percentile~ school
Female (2025)99th percentile~ school
Male (2025)97th percentile~ school
African American (2025)91st percentile-7 vs school
Hispanic (2025)89th percentile-9 vs school
Low Socio Economic Status (2025)79th percentile-19 vs school
Gifted and Talented (2025)77th percentile-21 vs school
Disabled (2019)70th percentile-16 vs school
By subject vs North Carolina (2024-2025) ?
Science92%+30 vs state
Mathematics89%+29 vs state
Reading84%+32 vs state

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In the 2024-25 school year, 330 students attended Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus.

Yes! Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 29th of 1490 North Carolina elementary schools.

Students at Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus are 71% White, 11% African American, 10% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Students who attend Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sedgefield Middle
High : Myers Park High School


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