School Overview
Nathaniel Alexander Elementary School, located in the University City area of Charlotte, North Carolina, is a public elementary school serving students within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. The school is named in honor of Nathaniel Alexander, a 19th-century North Carolina governor, and is part of a diverse educational community that focuses on foundational learning and student development. The campus is strategically positioned to serve families in the rapidly growing northeastern corridor of Charlotte, offering a traditional academic curriculum supplemented by various school programs designed to support student success.

As a CMS institution, the school emphasizes a structured learning environment that integrates core subjects—such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—with a focus on character education and social-emotional learning. The school is committed to fostering academic achievement through teacher-led instruction, parent-teacher collaboration, and extracurricular opportunities. By providing a wide range of resources and support services, Nathaniel Alexander Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to middle school while creating a safe and engaging atmosphere that encourages intellectual curiosity and personal growth.
762
Total Students
48.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
102.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gov's Village STEM (Lower)
Demographic Student Count
White15
Hispanic187
Black450
Asian80
Two or More28
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    450 (59.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    187 (24.5 %)
  • Asian
    80 (10.5 %)
  • Two or More
    28 (3.7 %)
  • White
    15 (2.0 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
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)343-5268
Website: http://governorsvillagestemacademyupper.wearecms.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 762
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 48.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 781
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 63
Kindergarten 120
Grade 1 137
Grade 2 135
Grade 3 153
Grade 4 154

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gov's Village STEM (Lower)
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten63
Kindergarten120
Grade 1137
Grade 2135
Grade 3153
Grade 4154
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gov's Village STEM (Lower)
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female36547.9%
Male39752.1%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)