IDLEWILD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Idlewild Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools school district, located in Charlotte, NC with about 1,005 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 62 teachers, Idlewild 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.

Idlewild Elementary School, located on Idlewild Road in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a public school operating under the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes foundational academic skills in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages student growth, critical thinking, and the development of social-emotional competencies necessary for future academic success.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Idlewild Elementary emphasizes the importance of community engagement and parent-teacher collaboration to create a well-rounded educational experience. As part of the CMS system, the school utilizes district-wide resources and standards to prepare students for the transition to middle school, ensuring that learners are equipped with the foundational knowledge required for long-term academic achievement. For families interested in specific enrollment details, extracurricular programs, or school-wide policies, the official CMS website serves as the primary portal for the most current information regarding campus life and academic performance metrics.

For more information, contact Idlewild Elementary at (980) 343-6411 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.