Excellent
#157 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 6% in state
Providence Spring Elementary
Elementary School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC
A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10045 Providence Church Ln, Charlotte, NC 28277
- Math 93% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 89% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Providence Spring Elementary score 91% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 75%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 91% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 88% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
4.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Providence Spring 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 11Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$122,223
Median home value
$507,600
Median rent
$1,814/mo
College educated
67%
Homeownership
60.8%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28277; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Latin SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,514 | Compare → |
| Mckee Road ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 511 | Compare → |
| Telra InstituteCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 551 | Compare → |
| United Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 9.2private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 141 | Compare → |
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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #15 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
Providence Spring Elementary is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Providence Spring Elementary
Providence Spring Elementary is a public elementary school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 596 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #157 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Providence Spring Elementary
What grades does Providence Spring Elementary serve?
Providence Spring Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Providence Spring Elementary?
Providence Spring Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 596 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Providence Spring Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Providence Spring 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 Providence Spring Elementary rank in NC?
Providence Spring Elementary ranks #157 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Providence Spring Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Providence Spring Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Providence Spring Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Providence Spring Elementary has 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Providence Spring Elementary a charter school?
No, Providence Spring Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Providence Spring Elementary a Title I school?
No, Providence Spring Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Providence Spring Elementary?
4.9% of students at Providence Spring 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
- 596
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.4%
- Phone
- (980) 343-6935
- Area population (ZIP 28277)
- 72,375
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 28277; 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
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