Mcalpine Elementary

McAlpine Elementary serves 541 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Charlotte's affluent 28277 zip code area. With 36 full-time equivalent teachers maintaining a comfortable 15:1 student-teacher ratio, the school creates an environment where students can receive focused attention and support. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.7 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking in the 83rd percentile among North Carolina elementary schools at #463 out of 2,661 statewide.

Students consistently perform well on standardized assessments, with 69% achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and an impressive 76% meeting or exceeding standards in mathematics. McAlpine Elementary draws from a highly educated community where 66% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the median household income reaches $117,369. This educated, economically stable environment supports student learning, with only 4.2% of families living below the poverty line.

The neighborhood's median home value of $460,500 reflects the area's desirability and investment in quality education. Located on Carswell Lane in Charlotte, McAlpine Elementary sits within Mecklenburg County's large urban setting, providing students with both suburban community feel and access to the broader opportunities of North Carolina's largest city.