- Enrollment
- 3,225
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Charlotte, NC
Reedy Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Reedy Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370297002170
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reedy Creek Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #56 of 70
- schools in Charlotte · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 54.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Reedy Creek Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reedy Creek Elementary ranks #56 of 70 schools in Charlotte, NC.
School address
District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370297002170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-126 students YoY
Reedy Creek Elementary shrank from 1,007 students in 2022-23 to 881 in 2023-24 (-12.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 53.8 → 53.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-126 students YoY 370297002170 · Charlotte, NC Other · MID · TRAD
850 enr · 16:1 · 54.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Myers Park High School (3,225 students)
Reedy Creek Elementary shrank from 1,007 students in 2022-23 to 881 in 2023-24 (-12.5%). Teacher FTE lost 53.8 → 53.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Reedy Creek Elementary 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 850
Reedy Creek Elementary
850 students
What this shows Reedy Creek Elementary reports 850 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reedy Creek Elementary compares
Reedy Creek Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.4% | ▼ 18% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 850 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
850
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.4%
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 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 48.0%
Hispanic or Latino 31.6%
White 6.9%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 6.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Reedy Creek Elementary is more mixed than 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 Reedy Creek Elementary 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 | Similar 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 Reedy Creek Elementary'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 other schools in Charlotte
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sugar Creek Charter
Standard public school
1,591 students 30:1 students per teacher
Bradford Preparatory School
Standard public school
1,566 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Corvian Community School
Standard public school
1,376 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Northwest School of the Arts
Standard public school
993 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Jackson Day School
Standard public school
882 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Cochrane Collegiate Academy
Standard public school
854 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~850 students)
Frequently asked questions about Reedy Creek Elementary
How many students attend Reedy Creek Elementary?
Reedy Creek Elementary has 850 students enrolled. It is a public school in Charlotte, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,007 (2022-23) → 881 (2023-24), down 126.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reedy Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Reedy Creek Elementary is 16:1, which is 1% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Reedy Creek Elementary?
54.4% of students at Reedy Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reedy Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Reedy Creek Elementary is African American at 48.0% of enrollment, in Charlotte, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reedy Creek Elementary?
Reedy Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Reedy Creek Elementary rank among schools in Charlotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Reedy Creek Elementary ranks #56 of 70 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 schools in Charlotte on the city page.
What other schools are in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?
Besides Reedy Creek Elementary, 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.