David Cox Road Elementary

davidcoxroadelementaryschool.wearecms.com

697 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

David Cox Road Elementary School, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, serves as a prominent member of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body. By utilizing the CMS curriculum, the school aims to prepare elementary-aged students for long-term success by focusing on core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, while integrating modern educational tools to enhance student engagement.

Beyond the classroom, David Cox Road Elementary is known for encouraging a strong sense of community involvement and parental partnership. The school actively works to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through collaboration and creative problem-solving. As part of a large urban school district, the institution benefits from the resources and standardized support provided by CMS, ensuring that students have access to a structured and comprehensive educational experience in the suburban Charlotte area.

697

Total Students

35.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for David Cox Road Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	124
Black	493
Asian	15
Two or More	30
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
493 (70.7 %)
Hispanic
124 (17.8 %)
White
33 (4.7 %)
Two or More
30 (4.3 %)
Asian
15 (2.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)343-6540
Website:	http://davidcoxroadelementaryschool.wearecms.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	697
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	601
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 54

Kindergarten 108

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 116

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for David Cox Road Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	54
Kindergarten	108
Grade 1	99
Grade 2	110
Grade 3	99
Grade 4	111
Grade 5	116

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for David Cox Road Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	349	50.1%
Male	348	49.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)