Ballantyne Elementary

Ballantyne Elementary serves 989 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Charlotte's affluent Ballantyne neighborhood. With 55 full-time teachers, the school maintains an 18:1 student-teacher ratio while delivering strong academic results that place it in the 80th percentile statewide, ranking 545th among North Carolina's 2,661 elementary schools. The school's academic performance is particularly impressive in mathematics, where 84% of students achieve proficiency or above across grade levels.

Reading and language arts also show solid results, with 71% of students meeting or exceeding proficiency standards. These outcomes reflect both the school's educational approach and the supportive community environment. Students benefit from attending school in one of Charlotte's most educated communities, where 66% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The surrounding 28277 zip code area, home to over 71,000 residents, features a median household income of $117,369 and a notably low poverty rate of just 4.2%. These demographic factors contribute to a stable learning environment where families are typically well-positioned to support their children's education. Located on Scholastic Drive in this thriving suburban community, Ballantyne Elementary operates within Charlotte's dynamic urban landscape while serving families in an established, family-oriented neighborhood known for its commitment to educational excellence.