Excellent
#370 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 14% in state
Eastover Elementary
Elementary School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC
A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
500 Cherokee Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207
- Math 84% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 71% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Eastover Elementary score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 78% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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
31.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Eastover 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$212,348
Median home value
$1,348,900
Median rent
$1,579/mo
College educated
86.4%
Homeownership
83.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28207; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billingsville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–2 | 0.7 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| Myers Park Traditional ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 669 | Compare → |
| Elizabeth Traditional ElemEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Chantilly MontessoriEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 314 | 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.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools
- Schools in district
- 184
- Rank in district
- #26 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
Eastover Elementary is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eastover Elementary
Eastover Elementary is a public elementary school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 357 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #370 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eastover Elementary
What grades does Eastover Elementary serve?
Eastover Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Eastover Elementary?
Eastover Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastover Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastover Elementary 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 Eastover Elementary rank in NC?
Eastover Elementary ranks #370 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Eastover Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Eastover Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Eastover Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eastover Elementary has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Eastover Elementary a charter school?
No, Eastover Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eastover Elementary a Title I school?
No, Eastover Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eastover Elementary?
31.4% of students at Eastover 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
- 357
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.4%
- Phone
- (980) 343-5505
- Area population (ZIP 28207)
- 9,709
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
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 28207; 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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