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Winterfield Elementary

Elementary School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC

A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools elementary school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3100 Winterfield Pl, Charlotte, NC 28205

  • Math 35% vs NC 59% (2025)
  • Reading 17% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.4Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.8% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-29 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-29.6 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-20.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$12,198
Chronic Absenteeism42.3%

Students at Winterfield Elementary score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency35%(2025 NC)
School
State
59%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency17%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
51%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
19%
ELA
16%
2013
Math
19%
ELA
14%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
19%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
19%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
18%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
18%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
14%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
14%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
16%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
16%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
17%
2025
Math
35%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 22% (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

99.3%

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 Winterfield 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Transit 44Some Transit
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$72,479

Median home value

$410,800

Median rent

$1,376/mo

College educated

46.5%

Homeownership

41.8%

Poverty rate

16.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28205; 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
Movement School EastlandCharter · enrollment unverified6.0K–40.7 mi502Compare →
Charlotte East Language AcademyEnrollment path unverified9.0K–81.1 mi625Compare →
Merry Oaks International AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.7PK–51.1 mi632Compare →
Windsor Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.0PK–51.1 mi459Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools

Schools in district
184
Rank in district
#153 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

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

About Winterfield Elementary

Winterfield Elementary is a public elementary school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 459 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,466 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Winterfield Elementary

What grades does Winterfield Elementary serve?

Winterfield Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Winterfield Elementary?

Winterfield Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 459 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Winterfield Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Winterfield Elementary is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Winterfield Elementary rank in NC?

Winterfield Elementary ranks #2,466 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Winterfield Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Winterfield Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Winterfield Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Winterfield Elementary has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Winterfield Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Winterfield Elementary a Title I school?

No, Winterfield Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

99.3% of students at Winterfield 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
459
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Mecklenburg County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.3%
Area population (ZIP 28205)
51,297
Area average commute
25.2 min
Area median age
34
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 28205; 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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