Myers Park Traditional Elem

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632 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Myers Park Traditional Elementary School, located in the Myers Park neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina, is a part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. The school is distinguished by its "traditional" curriculum, which emphasizes a structured academic environment. This approach typically focuses on core subjects, consistent classroom management, and a commitment to mastery of foundational skills, often utilizing teacher-directed instruction to ensure students meet rigorous academic standards.

As a staple of its community, the school is known for its strong parental involvement and historical ties to the surrounding area. The traditional model is designed to provide a predictable, disciplined atmosphere where students are expected to adhere to specific behavioral and dress-code expectations, helping to foster a focused learning environment. By balancing academic rigor with community engagement, Myers Park Traditional strives to prepare its elementary-aged students for success in middle school and beyond within the CMS framework.

632

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Myers Park Traditional Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	279
Hispanic	59
Black	231
Asian	36
Two or More	24
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
279 (44.1 %)
Black
231 (36.6 %)
Hispanic
59 (9.3 %)
Asian
36 (5.7 %)
Two or More
24 (3.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
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)343-5522
Website:	http://myersparktraditionalelementaryschool.wearecms.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	632
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	204
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 110

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Myers Park Traditional Elem
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	110
Grade 1	113
Grade 2	104
Grade 3	100
Grade 4	102
Grade 5	103

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Myers Park Traditional Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	281	44.5%
Male	351	55.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)