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#1559 of 2,648 schools in NC

Elizabeth Traditional Elem

Elementary School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC

A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1601 Park Dr, Charlotte, NC 28204

  • Math 63% vs NC 59% (2025)
  • Reading 62% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63.2% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62.3% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-0.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+15.7 pts
Overall Proficiency63% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+16.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$12,198
Chronic Absenteeism18%

Students at Elizabeth Traditional Elem score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency63%(2025 NC)
School
State
59%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency62%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 26 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
59%
2013
Math
64%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
61%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
66%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
60%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
63%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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

99.3%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Elizabeth Traditional Elem 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 81Very Walkable
  • Transit 57Good Transit
  • Bike 59Bikeable

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

Median income

$89,207

Median home value

$576,900

Median rent

$1,694/mo

College educated

76.3%

Homeownership

25.9%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28204; 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
Trinity Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition7.9privateK–80.7 mi441Compare →
Brookstone SchoolsPrivate · tuition7.7privateK–80.9 mi207Compare →
First Ward Creative Arts AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.7K–51.0 mi447Compare →
Metro SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.9PK–121.0 mi238Compare →

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
#104 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

Elizabeth Traditional Elem is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Elizabeth Traditional Elem

Elizabeth Traditional Elem is a public elementary school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 428 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,559 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Elizabeth Traditional Elem

What grades does Elizabeth Traditional Elem serve?

Elizabeth Traditional Elem serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Elizabeth Traditional Elem?

Elizabeth Traditional Elem has an enrollment of approximately 428 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Traditional Elem?

The student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Traditional Elem is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Elizabeth Traditional Elem rank in NC?

Elizabeth Traditional Elem ranks #1,559 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Elizabeth Traditional Elem's MySchoolScout rating?

Elizabeth Traditional Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Elizabeth Traditional Elem?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Elizabeth Traditional Elem has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Elizabeth Traditional Elem a charter school?

No, Elizabeth Traditional Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Elizabeth Traditional Elem a Title I school?

No, Elizabeth Traditional Elem is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elizabeth Traditional Elem?

99.3% of students at Elizabeth Traditional Elem 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
428
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Mecklenburg County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.0%
Area population (ZIP 28204)
9,744
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
30.7
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 28204; 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

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