Lawrence Orr Elementary

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724 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lawrence Orr Elementary School is a public PK-5 institution located in the Shamrock Drive area of Charlotte, North Carolina, operating as part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. The school serves a diverse student population and is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By leveraging a variety of instructional strategies, the school aims to meet the unique needs of its students and prepare them for success in higher grade levels.

Beyond its core curriculum, Lawrence Orr Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and building partnerships with families. The school actively works to create a welcoming campus culture that encourages parent participation and supports the well-being of the local neighborhood. Through various school-wide programs and initiatives, Lawrence Orr strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that helps its students build the foundational skills and character necessary to excel in the broader CMS academic pipeline.

724

Total Students

40.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

103.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lawrence Orr Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	389
Black	214
Asian	64
Two or More	24
American Indian	2

Hispanic
389 (53.7 %)
Black
214 (29.6 %)
Asian
64 (8.8 %)
White
31 (4.3 %)
Two or More
24 (3.3 %)
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)343-9919
Website:	http://lawrenceorrelementaryschool.wearecms.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	724
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	748
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 122

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 107

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lawrence Orr Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	122
Kindergarten	87
Grade 1	97
Grade 2	99
Grade 3	106
Grade 4	106
Grade 5	107

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lawrence Orr Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	352	48.6%
Male	372	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)