Very Good
#520 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 20% in state
Niner University Elementary
Elementary School · Niner University Elementary School · Charlotte, NC
An elementary school in Charlotte, NC where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2414 Lester Street, Charlotte, NC 28208
- Math 29% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs NC 53% (2025)
Academics
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Students at Niner University Elementary score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 22 points since 2022, reaching 32% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 10 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Niner University 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 14Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,339
Median home value
$198,300
Median rent
$1,173/mo
College educated
25.8%
Homeownership
39.7%
Poverty rate
20.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28208; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reid Park AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 342 | Compare → |
| Charles H. Parker Academic CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 489 | Compare → |
| Renaissance West Steam AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 679 | Compare → |
| Marie G Davis SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 334 | 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.
Niner University Elementary School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $22,037NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Niner University Elementary is listed in Niner University Elementary School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Niner University Elementary
Niner University Elementary is a public elementary school in Charlotte, NC, part of Niner University Elementary School, serving approximately 133 students in grades Kindergarten-5th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #520 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Niner University Elementary
What grades does Niner University Elementary serve?
Niner University Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Niner University Elementary?
Niner University Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 133 students.
How does Niner University Elementary rank in NC?
Niner University Elementary ranks #520 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Niner University Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Niner University Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Niner University Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Niner University Elementary has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Niner University Elementary a charter school?
No, Niner University Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Niner University Elementary a Title I school?
No, Niner University Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Niner University Elementary?
97.7% of students at Niner University 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
- 133
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.8%
- Phone
- (980) 343-0733
- Area population (ZIP 28208)
- 38,948
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
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 28208; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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