MYERS PARK TRADITIONAL
Myers Park Traditional is a public elementary school that is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools school district, located in Charlotte, NC with about 678 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 37 teachers, Myers Park Traditional has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Myers Park Traditional Elementary School, located in the Myers Park neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina, is a part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. The school is distinguished by its "traditional" curriculum, which emphasizes a structured academic environment. This approach typically focuses on core subjects, consistent classroom management, and a commitment to mastery of foundational skills, often utilizing teacher-directed instruction to ensure students meet rigorous academic standards.
As a staple of its community, the school is known for its strong parental involvement and historical ties to the surrounding area. The traditional model is designed to provide a predictable, disciplined atmosphere where students are expected to adhere to specific behavioral and dress-code expectations, helping to foster a focused learning environment. By balancing academic rigor with community engagement, Myers Park Traditional strives to prepare its elementary-aged students for success in middle school and beyond within the CMS framework.
For more information, contact Myers Park Traditional at (980) 343-5522 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Charlotte, NC 28207
(980) 343-5522
MYERS PARK TRADITIONAL is a public school in Charlotte, NC with about 678 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
- Total Students:
- 678
- Teachers:
- 37.5
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 678 students
- Black or African American
- 49.9%
- White
- 31.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.6%
- Asian
- 8.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
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.