Albemarle Road Elementary

7800 Riding Trail Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212

www.cmsk12.org/albemarleroadES

711 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Albemarle Road Elementary School, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a public elementary school serving students within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Situated on Riding Trail Road, the school functions as a core academic hub for its local neighborhood, focusing on providing foundational education for students in grades Pre-K through 5. The school is part of a large and diverse district, and it works to implement the standard CMS curriculum while fostering an environment that supports student growth and community engagement.

The school is known for its commitment to inclusive learning, catering to a diverse student body with varying needs and backgrounds. Its location in the East Charlotte area positions it as a key community resource, and the school administration emphasizes strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and community stakeholders to enhance the educational experience. Families interested in specific academic performance data, enrollment procedures, or extracurricular programs are encouraged to visit the official CMS website link provided to access the most current school reports and updates.

711

Total Students

42.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Albemarle Road Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	449
Black	156
Asian	75
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

Hispanic
449 (63.2%)
Black
156 (21.9%)
Asian
75 (10.5%)
White
18 (2.5%)
Two or More
12 (1.7%)
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)343-6414
Website:	http://www.cmsk12.org/albemarleroadES
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	711
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	708
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

Kindergarten 107

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 128

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 134

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Albemarle Road Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	107
Grade 1	117
Grade 2	128
Grade 3	109
Grade 4	116
Grade 5	134

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Albemarle Road Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	354	49.8%
Male	357	50.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)