MOVEMENT CHARTER SCHOOL

Movement Charter School is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Movement Freedom school district, located in Charlotte, NC with about 297 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. With about 21 teachers, Movement Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Movement Charter School, located on Freedom Drive in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school dedicated to providing high-quality educational opportunities to students in the surrounding community. Operating with a mission rooted in social and educational equity, the school emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and the cultivation of strong relationships between students, families, and staff. By focusing on a rigorous curriculum and a supportive learning environment, Movement aims to close the achievement gap and equip its students with the tools necessary to succeed in higher education and beyond.

Central to the school's identity is its commitment to holistic growth and community impact. The institution often leverages partnerships to provide additional resources, ensuring that students receive not only academic instruction but also social and emotional support. By fostering a culture of high expectations and community pride, the Movement Charter School strives to serve as a transformative hub for families in Charlotte, empowering the next generation to become active, capable leaders in their communities.

For more information, contact Movement Charter School at (704) 585-1356 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2701-B Freedom Dr
Charlotte, NC 28208
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MOVEMENT CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Charter school in Charlotte, NC with about 297 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
School status:
New
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
NC State Board of Education
District:
Movement Freedom
Total Students:
297
Teachers:
21.59
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 297 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MOVEMENT CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 90% of the student body.

Black or African American
89.9%
White
3.4%
Hispanic/Latino
2.7%
Asian
2.0%
Two or more races
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%

Female
49.8%
Male
50.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.