Serving 669 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Myers Park Traditional Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 669 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Myers Park Traditional Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Myers Park Traditional Elementary School's student population of 669 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
669 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Myers Park Traditional Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Myers Park Traditional Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#605 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)68%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
8%
21%
Black
35%
25%
White
47%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
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 is Myers Park Traditional Elementary School's ranking?
Myers Park Traditional Elementary School is ranked #605 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Myers Park Traditional Elementary School?
669 students attend Myers Park Traditional Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Myers Park Traditional Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Myers Park Traditional Elementary School?
Myers Park Traditional Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Myers Park Traditional Elementary School offer ?
Myers Park Traditional Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Myers Park Traditional Elementary School part of?
Myers Park Traditional Elementary School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Myers Park Traditional Elementary School located?
Myers Park Traditional Elementary School is located in the Myers Park neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
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