School Overview
Idlewild Elementary School, located on Idlewild Road in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a public school operating under the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes foundational academic skills in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages student growth, critical thinking, and the development of social-emotional competencies necessary for future academic success.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Idlewild Elementary emphasizes the importance of community engagement and parent-teacher collaboration to create a well-rounded educational experience. As part of the CMS system, the school utilizes district-wide resources and standards to prepare students for the transition to middle school, ensuring that learners are equipped with the foundational knowledge required for long-term academic achievement. For families interested in specific enrollment details, extracurricular programs, or school-wide policies, the official CMS website serves as the primary portal for the most current information regarding campus life and academic performance metrics.
926
Total Students
57.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Idlewild Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White71
Hispanic443
Black244
Asian154
Two or More14
  • Hispanic
    443 (47.8 %)
  • Black
    244 (26.3 %)
  • Asian
    154 (16.6 %)
  • White
    71 (7.7 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (1.5 %)
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)343-6411
Website: http://idlewildelementaryschool.wearecms.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 926
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 847
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 72
Kindergarten 144
Grade 1 141
Grade 2 144
Grade 3 143
Grade 4 134
Grade 5 148

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Idlewild Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten72
Kindergarten144
Grade 1141
Grade 2144
Grade 3143
Grade 4134
Grade 5148
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Idlewild Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female45048.6%
Male47651.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)