PAW CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Paw Creek Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools school district, located in Charlotte, NC with about 676 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 41 teachers, Paw Creek 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.

Paw Creek Elementary, located in the Mountain Island area of Charlotte, North Carolina, serves as a foundational learning institution within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. As a community-focused elementary school, it is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in their formative years. The school emphasizes a supportive environment where faculty and staff work collaboratively to address the diverse needs of their student population, aiming to prepare them for successful transitions to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Paw Creek Elementary plays an integral role in its local neighborhood. The school utilizes its location on Cathey Road to create a sense of community, often encouraging parent involvement and partnership to enhance the educational experience. By integrating standard district requirements with a commitment to student engagement, Paw Creek strives to provide a stable, learning-rich atmosphere that helps students build strong social and academic foundations.

For more information, contact Paw Creek Elementary at (980) 343-6088 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.