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#1351 of 2,648 schools in NC
Walter G. Byers School
Elementary School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC
A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1415 Hamilton St, Charlotte, NC 28206
- Math 29% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walter G. Byers School 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
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (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 42 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Walter G. Byers School 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,456
Median home value
$239,700
Median rent
$1,225/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
32.9%
Poverty rate
23.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28206; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irwin Academic CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 381 | Compare → |
| Oaklawn Language AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 516 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Heights MontessoriEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 204 | Compare → |
| First Ward Creative Arts AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 447 | 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.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools
- Schools in district
- 184
- Rank in district
- #90 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
Walter G. Byers School is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walter G. Byers School
Walter G. Byers School is a public elementary school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 320 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,351 of 2,648 schools in NC.
State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walter G. Byers School
What grades does Walter G. Byers School serve?
Walter G. Byers School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Walter G. Byers School?
Walter G. Byers School has an enrollment of approximately 320 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter G. Byers School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walter G. Byers School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walter G. Byers School rank in NC?
Walter G. Byers School ranks #1,351 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Walter G. Byers School's MySchoolScout rating?
Walter G. Byers School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Walter G. Byers School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walter G. Byers School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Walter G. Byers School a charter school?
No, Walter G. Byers School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walter G. Byers School a Title I school?
No, Walter G. Byers School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walter G. Byers School?
99.1% of students at Walter G. Byers School 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 320
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.1%
- Phone
- (980) 343-6940
- Area population (ZIP 28206)
- 14,726
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
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 28206; 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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