Excellent
#292 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 11% in state
Palisades Park Elementary
Elementary School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC
A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
15321 York Rd, Charlotte, NC 28278
- Math 77% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Palisades Park Elementary score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2014–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 71% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Palisades 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$121,366
Median home value
$413,400
Median rent
$1,736/mo
College educated
56.6%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28278; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palisades Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Unity Classical Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–8 | 2.0 mi | 763 | Compare → |
| River Gate ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 2.8 mi | 721 | Compare → |
| Winget Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 701 | Compare → |
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.
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
- #23 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
Palisades Park Elementary is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palisades Park Elementary
Palisades Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 929 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #292 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palisades Park Elementary
What grades does Palisades Park Elementary serve?
Palisades Park Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Palisades Park Elementary?
Palisades Park Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 929 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palisades Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Palisades Park Elementary is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palisades Park Elementary rank in NC?
Palisades Park Elementary ranks #292 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Palisades Park Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Palisades Park 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 Palisades Park Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palisades Park Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Palisades Park Elementary a charter school?
No, Palisades Park Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Palisades Park Elementary a Title I school?
No, Palisades Park Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palisades Park Elementary?
40.9% of students at Palisades 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 929
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (980) 343-9895
- Area population (ZIP 28278)
- 36,438
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 28278; 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, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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