University Meadows Elementary

universitymeadowselementaryschool.wearecms.com

757 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

University Meadows Elementary, located in the University City area of Charlotte, North Carolina, is a public school operating under the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Situated conveniently near the University of North Carolina at Charlotte campus, the school serves a diverse student body and is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment. It emphasizes academic growth through a structured curriculum that aims to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond by focusing on core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Beyond its academic focus, University Meadows is known for its community-oriented atmosphere and active parent involvement. The school offers various extracurricular programs and initiatives designed to support the "whole child," focusing on social-emotional development alongside traditional academics. By leveraging its proximity to the university and the broader Charlotte community, the school frequently integrates local resources to enrich the student experience, striving to maintain a supportive culture where students feel encouraged to reach their full potential.

757

Total Students

42.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for University Meadows Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	203
Black	447
Asian	41
Two or More	30
American Indian	2

Black
447 (59.0 %)
Hispanic
203 (26.8 %)
Asian
41 (5.4 %)
White
34 (4.5 %)
Two or More
30 (4.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Phone:	(980)343-3685
Website:	http://universitymeadowselementaryschool.wearecms.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	757
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	734
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 121

Kindergarten 116

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 120

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 105