Newell Elementary

325 Rocky River Road West
Charlotte, NC 28213

newellelementaryschool.wearecms.com

699 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Newell Elementary School is a public school located in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving students as part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Situated on Rocky River Road West, the school operates with a focus on providing a foundational education that prepares students for middle school and beyond. As a campus within the CMS system, it adheres to district-wide academic standards and curriculum guidelines, aiming to foster a supportive learning environment for its diverse student body.

The school is deeply integrated into the Newell community, serving as a hub for local families and emphasizing both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. Like many schools in the district, Newell Elementary typically offers a variety of resources, including extracurricular activities, reading intervention programs, and opportunities for parental involvement to enhance the overall educational experience. For families interested in current academic performance data, specific programs, or enrollment information, the school’s official CMS portal remains the primary resource for updates and school-specific announcements.

699

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newell Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	355
Black	292
Asian	21
Two or More	16
American Indian	2

Hispanic
355 (50.8 %)
Black
292 (41.8 %)
Asian
21 (3.0 %)
Two or More
16 (2.3 %)
White
13 (1.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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)343-6820
Website:	http://newellelementaryschool.wearecms.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	699
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	551
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 107

Grade 1 118

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 132

Grade 4 121

Grade 5 124

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Newell Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	107
Grade 1	118
Grade 2	97
Grade 3	132
Grade 4	121
Grade 5	124

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Newell Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	338	48.4%
Male	361	51.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)