LAWRENCE ORR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lawrence Orr Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools school district, located in Charlotte, NC with about 699 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 42 teachers, Lawrence Orr 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.

Lawrence Orr Elementary School is a public PK-5 institution located in the Shamrock Drive area of Charlotte, North Carolina, operating as part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. The school serves a diverse student population and is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By leveraging a variety of instructional strategies, the school aims to meet the unique needs of its students and prepare them for success in higher grade levels.

Beyond its core curriculum, Lawrence Orr Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and building partnerships with families. The school actively works to create a welcoming campus culture that encourages parent participation and supports the well-being of the local neighborhood. Through various school-wide programs and initiatives, Lawrence Orr strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that helps its students build the foundational skills and character necessary to excel in the broader CMS academic pipeline.

For more information, contact Lawrence Orr Elementary at (980) 343-9919 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.