PALISADES PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Palisades Park Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools school district, located in Charlotte, NC with about 737 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 44 teachers, Palisades Park 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.

Palisades Park Elementary School, located in the Palisades community of Charlotte, North Carolina, is a public school operating under the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is situated in a rapidly growing area of southwest Charlotte near the South Carolina border. The campus is designed to support the local neighborhood, focusing on providing a foundational academic experience that emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive community environment for its diverse student body.

As part of the CMS system, Palisades Park Elementary benefits from the resources and organizational framework of one of the largest school districts in the state. The school prioritizes student growth through a combination of classroom instruction, enrichment programs, and parent-teacher collaboration. By utilizing the official CMS portal, the school maintains communication with families regarding academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and district-wide initiatives, aiming to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school within the district.

For more information, contact Palisades Park Elementary at (980) 343-9895 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.