Joseph W Grier Academy

josephwgrieracademy.wearecms.com

691 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Joseph W. Grier Academy is a public elementary school located in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Situated on Grier Road, the school focuses on creating a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development. The academy is committed to preparing its diverse student body for middle school success through a blend of standards-based instruction and intentional community building.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Joseph W. Grier Academy places a strong emphasis on fostering a positive school culture and family engagement. The school offers various programs and initiatives designed to support the "whole child," including resources for social-emotional growth and opportunities for parental involvement. By partnering with local community stakeholders, the academy strives to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application, ensuring that students have the necessary tools and encouragement to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.

691

Total Students

38.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joseph W Grier Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	323
Black	278
Asian	39
Two or More	11
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
323 (46.7 %)
Black
278 (40.2 %)
Asian
39 (5.6 %)
White
35 (5.1 %)
Two or More
11 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)
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)343-5671
Website:	http://josephwgrieracademy.wearecms.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	691
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	526
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 42

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 133

Grade 5 115