Elizabeth Traditional Elem

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423 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Elizabeth Traditional Elementary, located in the historic Elizabeth neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina, is a K-5 public school within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. As a "traditional" school, it emphasizes a structured academic environment with a focus on core subjects, high behavioral standards, and a uniform dress code. The school is known for its intimate, community-oriented atmosphere and its commitment to fostering strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and character development.

Because of its unique programmatic approach, Elizabeth Traditional attracts families who prioritize a disciplined learning environment and parent involvement. The school benefits from its central location, often engaging with the surrounding residential community to provide students with a well-rounded educational experience. Through a combination of rigorous curriculum standards and a focus on traditional academic values, the school aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond.

423

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elizabeth Traditional Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	77
Black	273
Asian	17
Two or More	14
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Black
273 (64.5 %)
Hispanic
77 (18.2 %)
White
38 (9.0 %)
Asian
17 (4.0 %)
Two or More
14 (3.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

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)343-5475
Website:	http://elizabethtraditionalelementaryschool.wearecms.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	406
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

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Elizabeth Traditional Elem
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	54
Grade 1	69
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	74
Grade 5	82

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Elizabeth Traditional Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	223	52.7%
Male	200	47.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)