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#291 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 11% in state

Olde Providence Elementary

Elementary School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC

A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3800 Rea Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226

  • Math 86% vs NC 59% (2025)
  • Reading 77% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency85.8% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency76.4% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+22 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+29.8 pts
Overall Proficiency81% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)71% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+10.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$12,198
Chronic Absenteeism9.1%

Students at Olde Providence Elementary score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency86%(2025 NC)
School
State
59%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency77%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 11 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 81% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
79%
ELA
74%
2015
Math
84%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
84%
ELA
76%
2017
Math
80%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
73%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
73%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
79%
ELA
76%
2021*
Math
79%
ELA
76%
2022
Math
79%
ELA
70%
2025
Math
86%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (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

19.7%

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 Olde Providence 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 12Minimal Transit
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$113,203

Median home value

$560,100

Median rent

$1,477/mo

College educated

62.1%

Homeownership

67.4%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28226; 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
United Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition9.2privatePK–122.0 mi141Compare →
Lansdowne ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.4K–52.4 mi547Compare →
Charlotte Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privateK–122.5 mi1,727Compare →
Beverly Woods ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.4K–52.6 mi649Compare →

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
#22 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

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

About Olde Providence Elementary

Olde Providence Elementary is a public elementary school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 694 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #291 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Olde Providence Elementary

What grades does Olde Providence Elementary serve?

Olde Providence Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Olde Providence Elementary?

Olde Providence Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 694 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Olde Providence Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Olde Providence Elementary is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Olde Providence Elementary rank in NC?

Olde Providence Elementary ranks #291 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Olde Providence Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Olde Providence Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Olde Providence Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Olde Providence Elementary has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Olde Providence Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Olde Providence Elementary a Title I school?

No, Olde Providence Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Olde Providence Elementary?

19.7% of students at Olde Providence 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
694
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Mecklenburg County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.1%
Area population (ZIP 28226)
38,985
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
40.9
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 28226; 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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