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#2570 of 2,648 schools in NC
Dilworth Elem Sedgefield Campus
Elementary School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC
A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools elementary school where students score 48 points below what's typical for similar communities.
715 Hartford Ave, Charlotte, NC 28209
- Math 27% proficient (2017)
- Reading 22% proficient (2017)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dilworth Elem Sedgefield Campus score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2014, to 25% in 2017, across a 9-year record (2009–2017).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 18 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dilworth Elem Sedgefield Campus 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 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,762
Median home value
$596,000
Median rent
$1,606/mo
College educated
69.5%
Homeownership
50.6%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28209; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedgefield SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–6 | 0.4 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| St Ann Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| Marie G Davis SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Park Road MontessoriEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 506 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
- #170 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
Dilworth Elem Sedgefield Campus is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dilworth Elem Sedgefield Campus
Dilworth Elem Sedgefield Campus is a public elementary school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 388 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,570 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dilworth Elem Sedgefield Campus
What grades does Dilworth Elem Sedgefield Campus serve?
Dilworth Elem Sedgefield Campus serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Dilworth Elem Sedgefield Campus?
Dilworth Elem Sedgefield Campus has an enrollment of approximately 388 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dilworth Elem Sedgefield Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Dilworth Elem Sedgefield Campus is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dilworth Elem Sedgefield Campus rank in NC?
Dilworth Elem Sedgefield Campus ranks #2,570 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Dilworth Elem Sedgefield Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
Dilworth Elem Sedgefield Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Dilworth Elem Sedgefield Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dilworth Elem Sedgefield Campus has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is Dilworth Elem Sedgefield Campus a charter school?
No, Dilworth Elem Sedgefield Campus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dilworth Elem Sedgefield Campus a Title I school?
No, Dilworth Elem Sedgefield Campus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dilworth Elem Sedgefield Campus?
14.9% of students at Dilworth Elem Sedgefield Campus 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 388
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.5%
- Phone
- (980) 343-5826
- Area population (ZIP 28209)
- 23,945
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 28209; 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, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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