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#1813 of 2,648 schools in NC
Greenway Park Elementary
Elementary School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC
A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8301 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28212
- Math 57% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Greenway Park Elementary score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (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
99.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Greenway Park 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 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,530
Median home value
$236,300
Median rent
$1,274/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
37%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28212; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossway AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Matthews Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 142 | Compare → |
| Piney Grove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 474 | Compare → |
| Charlotte Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 312 | 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
- #121 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
Greenway Park Elementary is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Greenway Park Elementary
Greenway Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 544 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,813 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Greenway Park Elementary
What grades does Greenway Park Elementary serve?
Greenway Park Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Greenway Park Elementary?
Greenway Park Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 544 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenway Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenway Park Elementary is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Greenway Park Elementary rank in NC?
Greenway Park Elementary ranks #1,813 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Greenway Park Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Greenway Park Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Greenway Park Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Greenway Park Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Greenway Park Elementary a charter school?
No, Greenway Park Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Greenway Park Elementary a Title I school?
No, Greenway Park Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Greenway Park Elementary?
99.4% of students at Greenway Park 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 544
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.6%
- Phone
- (980) 343-5060
- Area population (ZIP 28212)
- 42,628
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
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 28212; 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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