School Overview
Idlewild Elementary School, located on Idlewild Road in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a public school operating under the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes foundational academic skills in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages student growth, critical thinking, and the development of social-emotional competencies necessary for future academic success.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Idlewild Elementary emphasizes the importance of community engagement and parent-teacher collaboration to create a well-rounded educational experience. As part of the CMS system, the school utilizes district-wide resources and standards to prepare students for the transition to middle school, ensuring that learners are equipped with the foundational knowledge required for long-term academic achievement. For families interested in specific enrollment details, extracurricular programs, or school-wide policies, the official CMS website serves as the primary portal for the most current information regarding campus life and academic performance metrics.
850
Total Students
50.2
Full-Time Teachers
16.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Idlewild Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White67
Hispanic432
Black215
Asian114
Two or More22
  • Hispanic
    432 (50.8%)
  • Black
    215 (25.3%)
  • Asian
    114 (13.4%)
  • White
    67 (7.9%)
  • Two or More
    22 (2.6%)
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)343-6411
Website: http://www.cmsk12.org/idlewildES
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 850
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 50.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 847
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 50
Kindergarten 137
Grade 1 133
Grade 2 143
Grade 3 139
Grade 4 117
Grade 5 131

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Idlewild Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten50
Kindergarten137
Grade 1133
Grade 2143
Grade 3139
Grade 4117
Grade 5131
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Idlewild Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female42249.6%
Male42850.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)