Summary:
The only elementary school option in zip code 28036 is Davidson Elementary, a K-5 school in Davidson, North Carolina, serving 1,185 students as part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Because this zip code contains just one elementary school, Davidson Elementary is both the sole option for families and the standout performer in every measurable category.
Davidson Elementary is one of the strongest elementary schools in North Carolina, earning a state rank of 30th out of 1,492 elementary schools, placing it in the top 2% statewide, and it has received a five-star rating for three consecutive years. The school has improved its state ranking each year, moving from 63rd to 44th to 30th over the past three reporting cycles. On the most recent EOG exams, proficiency rates range from 85.9% to 94.3% across all tested grades and subjects, far exceeding district and state averages. For example, 4th grade math proficiency is 94.3% compared to the district average of 66.5%, and 4th grade reading is 91.4% versus the district's 59.2%.
The school's success extends beyond test scores. Its chronic absenteeism rate of 10.1% is dramatically lower than the district's 26.8% and the state's 24.2%, indicating strong daily attendance. With a student-teacher ratio of 16.1 to 1 and only 11.31% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, it maintains favorable class sizes and serves a comparatively affluent community. While its district is essentially average for the state, Davidson Elementary is a clear outlier with exceptional academic performance, low chronic absenteeism, and an elite ranking that firmly establishes it as a benchmark school for elementary education in the 28036 area.
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