Nations Ford Elementary

7050 Nations Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28217

nationsfordelementaryschool.wearecms.com

624 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Nations Ford Elementary School is a public school located in the South Charlotte area, serving as part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Situated on Nations Ford Road, the school functions as a core educational hub for its surrounding residential community, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction for students in grades Pre-K through 5. The school emphasizes a standard elementary curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school while fostering a supportive learning environment.

As a CMS institution, Nations Ford Elementary is deeply integrated into the district's broader mission to promote equity and academic growth across diverse student populations. The school typically offers a variety of resources, including extracurricular programs and support services, intended to address the unique needs of its student body. For parents and community members, the school’s website serves as a primary portal for accessing academic calendars, school policies, and information regarding upcoming events and administrative updates.

624

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nations Ford Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	458
Black	141
Asian	5
Two or More	6

Hispanic
458 (73.4 %)
Black
141 (22.6 %)
White
14 (2.2 %)
Two or More
6 (1.0 %)
Asian
5 (0.8 %)

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)343-5838
Website:	http://nationsfordelementaryschool.wearecms.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	624
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	607
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

Pre-Kindergarten 52

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 119

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 102

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Nations Ford Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	52
Kindergarten	88
Grade 1	119
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	93
Grade 4	84
Grade 5	102

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Nations Ford Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	293	47%
Male	331	53%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Movement School Southwest

Charter School 129 Students

150 Osprey Point Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28217 (0.7 miles away)

Elementary School K - 1st