Skip to main content

Needs Improvement

#2636 of 2,648 schools in NC

Devonshire Elementary

Elementary School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC

A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools elementary school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

6500 Barrington Dr, Charlotte, NC 28215

  • Math 35% vs NC 59% (2025)
  • Reading 20% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.5Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency34% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency19.8% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-29.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-26.8 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-19.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio19.4:1
District spending per student$12,198
Chronic Absenteeism29.8%

Students at Devonshire Elementary score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency35%(2025 NC)
School
State
59%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency20%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
51%
ELA
16%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
14%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
23%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
18%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
18%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
14%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
14%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
14%
2025
Math
35%
ELA
20%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

99.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Devonshire 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable

Powered byWalk Score

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$66,065

Median home value

$273,800

Median rent

$1,349/mo

College educated

30.5%

Homeownership

65.7%

Poverty rate

15.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28215; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Intellicor International AcademyPrivate · tuition8.0privatePK–121.1 mi206Compare →
Kipp CharlotteCharter · enrollment unverified2.5K–81.2 mi932Compare →
Briarwood AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–51.3 mi687Compare →
Lawrence Orr ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–51.3 mi749Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools

Schools in district
184
Rank in district
#179 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

Devonshire Elementary is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Devonshire Elementary

Devonshire Elementary is a public elementary school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 563 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,636 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Devonshire Elementary

What grades does Devonshire Elementary serve?

Devonshire Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Devonshire Elementary?

Devonshire Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 563 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Devonshire Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Devonshire Elementary is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Devonshire Elementary rank in NC?

Devonshire Elementary ranks #2,636 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Devonshire Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Devonshire Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 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 Devonshire Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Devonshire Elementary has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Devonshire Elementary a charter school?

No, Devonshire Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Devonshire Elementary a Title I school?

No, Devonshire Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Devonshire Elementary?

99.5% of students at Devonshire 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
563
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Mecklenburg County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.8%
Area population (ZIP 28215)
65,789
Area average commute
30.7 min
Area median age
34.8
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 28215; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.