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#50 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 2% in state

Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus

Elementary School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC

A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

405 E. Park Ave, Charlotte, NC 28203

  • Math 90% vs NC 59% (2025)
  • Reading 84% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.09 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency89.5% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency84.1% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+25.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+37.5 pts
Overall Proficiency87% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)72% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+14.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$12,198
Chronic Absenteeism4.3%

Students at Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).

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2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency90%(2025 NC)
School
State
59%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency84%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 87% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2010
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
74%
2015
Math
79%
ELA
76%
2016
Math
83%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
85%
ELA
71%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
76%
ELA
74%
2021*
Math
76%
ELA
74%
2022
Math
77%
ELA
74%
2025
Math
90%
ELA
84%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

16.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Dilworth Elementary School Latta 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 84Very Walkable
  • Transit 51Good Transit
  • Bike 52Bikeable

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

Median income

$103,860

Median home value

$708,600

Median rent

$1,829/mo

College educated

80.3%

Homeownership

31.1%

Poverty rate

9.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28203; 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
Kent AcademyPrivate · tuition5.8privateK–120.3 mi30Compare →
Epiphany School of CharlottePrivate · tuitionNot rated4–90.5 mi19Compare →
Metro SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.9PK–120.8 mi238Compare →
Brookstone SchoolsPrivate · tuition7.7privateK–80.9 mi207Compare →

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
#7 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 Elementary School Latta Campus is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus

Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus is a public elementary school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 299 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #50 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus

What grades does Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus serve?

Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus?

Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus has an enrollment of approximately 299 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus?

The student-teacher ratio at Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus rank in NC?

Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus ranks #50 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus's MySchoolScout rating?

Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Elementary School Latta Campus?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Is Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus a charter school?

No, Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus a Title I school?

No, Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus?

16.7% of students at Dilworth Elementary School Latta 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
299
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Mecklenburg County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.3%
Area population (ZIP 28203)
18,324
Area average commute
19.4 min
Area median age
28.5
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 28203; 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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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