J. H. Gunn Elementary

jhgunnelementaryschool.wearecms.com

623 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

J.H. Gunn Elementary School is a public school located in East Charlotte, North Carolina, and is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. The campus is located on Harrisburg Road, serving the local residential community and fostering an environment focused on fundamental learning, character development, and student engagement.

The school places a strong emphasis on core subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—while encouraging a positive school culture through various extracurricular activities and community involvement. As a CMS institution, J.H. Gunn utilizes the district’s standardized curriculum to ensure students meet state educational benchmarks. Parents and guardians interested in current programs, academic calendars, or specific school policies are encouraged to visit their official website at [http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/jhgunnES](http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/jhgunnES) for the most up-to-date information regarding school leadership and upcoming events.

623

Total Students

40.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J. H. Gunn Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	285
Black	240
Asian	47
Two or More	17
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
285 (45.7 %)
Black
240 (38.5 %)
Asian
47 (7.5 %)
White
32 (5.1 %)
Two or More
17 (2.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)343-6477
Website:	http://jhgunnelementaryschool.wearecms.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	623
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	613
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 86

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 125

Grade 4 113

Grade 5 107