McKee Road Elementary

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493 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

McKee Road Elementary, located in the Matthews/Charlotte area of North Carolina, is a public school operating under the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. The school community is known for its active parent involvement and a strong commitment to preparing students for success in middle school and beyond through a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics.

The school’s website highlights its focus on building a strong foundation for lifelong learning. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies, the faculty aims to meet the individual needs of their students while encouraging collaboration and critical thinking. Located in a vibrant suburban setting, McKee Road Elementary strives to create a safe and welcoming space that reflects the values and needs of the surrounding community, ensuring that students are well-supported both inside and outside the classroom.

493

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKee Road Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	226
Hispanic	42
Black	50
Asian	156
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

White
226 (45.8 %)
Asian
156 (31.6 %)
Black
50 (10.1 %)
Hispanic
42 (8.5 %)
Two or More
17 (3.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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)343-3970
Website:	http://mckeeroadelementaryschool.wearecms.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	132
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 58

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 99