Serving 701 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Winget Park 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 48% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 701 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Winget Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Winget Park Elementary School's student population of 701 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
701 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Winget Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winget Park Elementary School is 0.75, which is more 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
#1459 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
4%
Hispanic
23%
21%
Black
37%
25%
White
24%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Winget Park Elementary School's ranking?
Winget Park Elementary School is ranked #1459 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Winget Park Elementary School often compared to?
Winget Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palisades Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Winget Park Elementary School?
701 students attend Winget Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Winget Park Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winget Park Elementary School?
Winget Park Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Winget Park Elementary School offer ?
Winget Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Winget Park Elementary School part of?
Winget Park Elementary School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Winget Park Elementary School located?
Winget Park Elementary School is located in the Steele Creek neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 1 other public schools located in Steele Creek.
School Reviews
2 1/28/2021
This school is truly amazing. Their staff makes sure every student has an amazing day and is on task. The principal is truly the best. He makes sure everybody in the building has a positive mind all throughout the day. Test scores go up every year and get better and better. I am an alumnus for this school and my experience was amazing. I HIGHLY recommend enrolling your child to the school. I promise you won't regret it.
2 3/24/2020
We LOVE Winget Park! The administration is amazing and focused in individual based learning programs for the children. They aren't consumed with test scores and really try to focus on the individual child's education needs and meet each child where they are in their journey. I LOVE the diversity of this school. The STEM program is for the entire school, not just the magnet portion and the magnet program is completely fluid with the home school students. No one is treated differently or separated in their learning program here. The STEM program is a PBL (Project Based Learning) program, and it's amazing. It focuses on teaching the child's problem solving and real life skills while teaching the children about local and global current events. The music program is award winning and the B3 (traditionally library and computer classes) are focused on a well-rounded experience that focus on many facets of learning. The principal is hands on and truly loves our community and student body. The teachers are happy and not walking around angry and miserable looking like at my stepson's school. It doesn't get better than the student/teacher ratio at our school. I seriously can't say enough good things about WPES!
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