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#1613 of 2,648 schools in NC
Albemarle Road Elementary
Elementary School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC
A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7800 Riding Trail Rd, Charlotte, NC 28212
- Math 47% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Albemarle Road Elementary score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Albemarle Road Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,530
Median home value
$236,300
Median rent
$1,274/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
37%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28212; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idlewild ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 869 | Compare → |
| Charlotte East Language AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 625 | Compare → |
| Movement School EastlandCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–4 | 1.7 mi | 502 | Compare → |
| Piney Grove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 474 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools
- Schools in district
- 184
- Rank in district
- #106 of 179
- District spending per student
- $12,198NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Albemarle Road Elementary is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Albemarle Road Elementary
Albemarle Road Elementary is a public elementary school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 719 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,613 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Albemarle Road Elementary
What grades does Albemarle Road Elementary serve?
Albemarle Road Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Albemarle Road Elementary?
Albemarle Road Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 719 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albemarle Road Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Albemarle Road Elementary is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Albemarle Road Elementary rank in NC?
Albemarle Road Elementary ranks #1,613 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Albemarle Road Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Albemarle Road Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Albemarle Road Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Albemarle Road Elementary has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Albemarle Road Elementary a charter school?
No, Albemarle Road Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Albemarle Road Elementary a Title I school?
No, Albemarle Road Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Albemarle Road Elementary?
99.6% of students at Albemarle Road Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 719
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.0%
- Phone
- (980) 343-6414
- Area population (ZIP 28212)
- 42,628
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28212; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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