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#2097 of 2,648 schools in NC

Lebanon Road Elementary

Elementary School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC

A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

7300 Lebanon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28227

  • Math 55% vs NC 59% (2025)
  • Reading 46% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54.8% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.6 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+4.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$12,198
Chronic Absenteeism31.8%

Students at Lebanon Road Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency55%(2025 NC)
School
State
59%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency46%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
63%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
31%
2013
Math
56%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
49%
ELA
34%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
28%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
28%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
25%
2025
Math
55%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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

99.4%

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 Lebanon Road 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 47Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$75,322

Median home value

$313,900

Median rent

$1,412/mo

College educated

29.9%

Homeownership

69%

Poverty rate

11.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28227; 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
Faith Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–111.0 mi13Compare →
Queen's Grant Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.3K–121.9 mi1,341Compare →
Crown Point ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–52.2 mi647Compare →
J. H. Gunn ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.1K–52.2 mi611Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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
#132 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

Lebanon Road Elementary is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lebanon Road Elementary

Lebanon Road Elementary is a public elementary school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 535 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,097 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lebanon Road Elementary

What grades does Lebanon Road Elementary serve?

Lebanon Road Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Lebanon Road Elementary?

Lebanon Road Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 535 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lebanon Road Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Lebanon Road Elementary is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lebanon Road Elementary rank in NC?

Lebanon Road Elementary ranks #2,097 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Lebanon Road Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Lebanon Road Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Lebanon Road Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lebanon Road Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lebanon Road Elementary a charter school?

No, Lebanon Road Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lebanon Road Elementary a Title I school?

No, Lebanon Road Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lebanon Road Elementary?

99.4% of students at Lebanon Road 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
535
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Mecklenburg County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.8%
Area population (ZIP 28227)
60,162
Area average commute
28.6 min
Area median age
38.7
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 28227; 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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