J.V. Washam Elementary

9611 Westmoreland Rd
Cornelius, NC 28031

jvwashamelementaryschool.wearecms.com

810 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

J.V. Washam Elementary School, located in Cornelius, North Carolina, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5 as part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Situated in a rapidly growing suburban community near Lake Norman, the school is known for its strong academic focus, dedicated faculty, and an active parent-teacher organization. It consistently maintains a reputation for high performance standards and emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core subjects with enrichment opportunities designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body.

Beyond its academic curriculum, J.V. Washam is recognized for fostering a collaborative and inclusive school culture. The school emphasizes character development and community involvement, often hosting events that encourage engagement between families and staff. By utilizing its proximity to the Cornelius community, the school leverages local resources to enhance the educational experience, aiming to create a supportive environment where students are prepared for success in their middle school years and beyond.

810

Total Students

52.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J.V. Washam Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	553
Hispanic	108
Black	71
Asian	42
Two or More	35
American Indian	1

White
553 (68.3 %)
Hispanic
108 (13.3 %)
Black
71 (8.8 %)
Asian
42 (5.2 %)
Two or More
35 (4.3 %)
American Indian
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)343-1071
Website:	http://jvwashamelementaryschool.wearecms.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	810
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	171
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 94

Grade 1 147

Grade 2 123

Grade 3 146

Grade 4 143

Grade 5 157