Lansdowne Elementary

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558 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lansdowne Elementary School, located in the quiet residential neighborhood of Lansdowne in South Charlotte, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district, the school emphasizes a foundational academic curriculum supported by a community-focused environment. It is well-regarded for its long-standing presence in the area and its efforts to provide a balanced educational experience that blends rigorous classroom instruction with social-emotional development.

The school is known for its diverse student population and active parent involvement, which plays a significant role in supporting school programs and extracurricular activities. Lansdowne benefits from a supportive neighborhood setting, offering a range of resources typical of the CMS system, including specialized services for diverse learners and a variety of enrichment opportunities. By fostering a collaborative culture between educators, families, and the surrounding community, Lansdowne Elementary strives to prepare its students for academic success as they transition to middle school.

558

Total Students

39.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lansdowne Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	241
Hispanic	71
Black	189
Asian	23
Two or More	33
American Indian	1

White
241 (43.2 %)
Black
189 (33.9 %)
Hispanic
71 (12.7 %)
Two or More
33 (5.9 %)
Asian
23 (4.1 %)
American Indian
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)343-6733
Website:	http://lansdowneelementaryschool.wearecms.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	558
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	202
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 91

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lansdowne Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	91
Grade 1	111
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	90
Grade 4	102
Grade 5	82

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lansdowne Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	270	48.4%
Male	288	51.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)