UNIVERSITY MEADOWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

University Meadows Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools school district, located in Charlotte, NC with about 636 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, University Meadows Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

University Meadows Elementary, located in the University City area of Charlotte, North Carolina, is a public school operating under the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Situated conveniently near the University of North Carolina at Charlotte campus, the school serves a diverse student body and is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment. It emphasizes academic growth through a structured curriculum that aims to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond by focusing on core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Beyond its academic focus, University Meadows is known for its community-oriented atmosphere and active parent involvement. The school offers various extracurricular programs and initiatives designed to support the "whole child," focusing on social-emotional development alongside traditional academics. By leveraging its proximity to the university and the broader Charlotte community, the school frequently integrates local resources to enrich the student experience, striving to maintain a supportive culture where students feel encouraged to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact University Meadows Elementary at (980) 343-3685 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1600 Pavilion Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28262-8103
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UNIVERSITY MEADOWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Charlotte, NC with about 636 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
636
Teachers:
38.28
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
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 636 students

Black or African American
59.7%
Hispanic/Latino
28.0%
White
4.9%
Two or more races
4.1%
Asian
3.3%

Female
47.6%
Male
52.4%

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.