Elementary school (grades K-5) · Charlotte, NC
Niner University Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Niner University Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
The verdict
Niner University Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 59
- elementary schools in Charlotte · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 79.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 125
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Niner University Elementary ranks #1 of 59 elementary schools in Charlotte, NC.
School address
NCES ID 370044303493 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 370044303493 · Charlotte, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
125 enr · 79.4% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Etna Elementary (125 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 59 elementary schools in Charlotte. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
How Niner University Elementary compares
Niner University Elementary on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.4% | ▲ 20% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 125 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Student demographics
Largest group: African American at 89.6% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 19.4, Niner University Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Niner University Elementary School, which includes Niner University Elementary.
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar elementary schools in Charlotte
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Niner University Elementary
How many students attend Niner University Elementary?
Niner University Elementary has 125 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Charlotte, NC.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Niner University Elementary?
79.4% of students at Niner University Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Niner University Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Niner University Elementary is African American at 89.6% of enrollment, in Charlotte, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Niner University Elementary?
Niner University Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Niner University Elementary rank among elementary schools in Charlotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Niner University Elementary ranks #1 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 Niner University Elementary School?
None reported; Niner University Elementary School operates only Niner University Elementary as a public school district in NCES's records.
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