J H GUNN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

J H Gunn Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools school district, located in Charlotte, NC with about 741 students offering grade levels from 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 44 teachers, J H Gunn 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.

J.H. Gunn Elementary School is a public school located in East Charlotte, North Carolina, and is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. The campus is located on Harrisburg Road, serving the local residential community and fostering an environment focused on fundamental learning, character development, and student engagement.

The school places a strong emphasis on core subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—while encouraging a positive school culture through various extracurricular activities and community involvement. As a CMS institution, J.H. Gunn utilizes the district’s standardized curriculum to ensure students meet state educational benchmarks. Parents and guardians interested in current programs, academic calendars, or specific school policies are encouraged to visit their official website at [http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/jhgunnES](http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/jhgunnES) for the most up-to-date information regarding school leadership and upcoming events.

For more information, contact J H Gunn Elementary at (980) 343-6477 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7400 Harrisburg Rd
Charlotte, NC 28215-4314
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J H GUNN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Charlotte, NC with about 741 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
741
Teachers:
44.44
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
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 741 students

Hispanic/Latino
43.5%
Black or African American
40.8%
White
7.7%
Asian
4.6%
Two or more races
2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
53.0%
Male
47.0%

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.