- Enrollment
- 3,225
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Charlotte, NC
Elizabeth Traditional Elem
Federal NCES profile for Elizabeth Traditional Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370297001217
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elizabeth Traditional Elem earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 59
- elementary schools in Charlotte · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Elizabeth Traditional Elem has class sizes smaller than 76% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth Traditional Elem ranks #4 of 59 elementary schools in Charlotte, NC.
School address
District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370297001217 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Elizabeth Traditional Elem held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 370297001217 · Charlotte, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 13.2:1 · 56.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Myers Park High School (3,225 students)
Elizabeth Traditional Elem held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Elizabeth Traditional Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Myers Park Hig
Myers Park High School
3,225 students
- Ardrey Kell Hi
Ardrey Kell High School
3,036 students
- South Mecklenb
South Mecklenburg High School
2,534 students
- William Amos H
William Amos Hough High
2,518 students
- East Mecklenbu
East Mecklenburg High School
2,422 students
- This school 409
Elizabeth Traditional Elem
409 students
What this shows Elizabeth Traditional Elem reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elizabeth Traditional Elem compares
Elizabeth Traditional Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▼ 15% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,198
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 64.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
White 11.2%
Asian 3.9%
Two or More 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Elizabeth Traditional Elem is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reports $12,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elizabeth Traditional Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myers Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ardrey Kell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Amos Hough High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elizabeth Traditional Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,036
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,534
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,518
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Charlotte
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Mallard Creek Stem Academy
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961 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Palisades Park Elementary
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Unity Classical Charter School
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Collinswood Language Academy
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Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~409 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth Traditional Elem
How many students attend Elizabeth Traditional Elem?
Elizabeth Traditional Elem has 409 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Charlotte, NC. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Traditional Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Traditional Elem is 13.2:1, which is 16% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elizabeth Traditional Elem?
56.3% of students at Elizabeth Traditional Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elizabeth Traditional Elem?
The largest demographic group at Elizabeth Traditional Elem is African American at 64.1% of enrollment, in Charlotte, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elizabeth Traditional Elem?
Elizabeth Traditional Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elizabeth Traditional Elem rank among elementary schools in Charlotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth Traditional Elem ranks #4 of 59 elementary schools in Charlotte, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Charlotte on the city page.
What other schools are in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?
Besides Elizabeth Traditional Elem, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools also operates Myers Park High School (3,225 students), Ardrey Kell High School (3,036 students), and South Mecklenburg High School (2,534 students). See the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district page for the complete list.