Serving 392 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Billingsville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Billingsville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Billingsville Elementary School's student population of 392 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Billingsville Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-34%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-24%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
18%
21%
Black
42%
25%
White
34%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Billingsville Elementary School often compared to?
Billingsville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cotswold Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Billingsville Elementary School?
392 students attend Billingsville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Billingsville Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Billingsville Elementary School?
Billingsville Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Billingsville Elementary School offer ?
Billingsville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Billingsville Elementary School part of?
Billingsville Elementary School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Billingsville Elementary School located?
Billingsville Elementary School is located in the Grier Heights neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
School Reviews
5 3/23/2019
Amazing school.
2 2/21/2019
Title one school. Extreme behavior issues with little parental support. More time spent on discipline than teaching. On a positive note, recently merged with Cotswold Elementary School. A more diverse student and teacher body now. Only serves grades K to 2nd. Extra programs added, like Art appreciation and Spanish. Still receiving low student achievement scores in core curriculum at this time.
2 10/11/2010
My son has a speech day and is only in kindergarten. His teacher's are annoyed that I'm very involved with our son. I only communicate with them via email, to make it easier for them but they still are rude when repling. After meeting the principal for an IEP meeting that I requested, she was rude also. He will definately be changing schools if this doesn't improve.
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