Myers Park Traditional Elem

www.cmsk12.org/myersparkES

678 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Myers Park Traditional Elementary School, located in the Myers Park neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina, is a part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. The school is distinguished by its "traditional" curriculum, which emphasizes a structured academic environment. This approach typically focuses on core subjects, consistent classroom management, and a commitment to mastery of foundational skills, often utilizing teacher-directed instruction to ensure students meet rigorous academic standards.

As a staple of its community, the school is known for its strong parental involvement and historical ties to the surrounding area. The traditional model is designed to provide a predictable, disciplined atmosphere where students are expected to adhere to specific behavioral and dress-code expectations, helping to foster a focused learning environment. By balancing academic rigor with community engagement, Myers Park Traditional strives to prepare its elementary-aged students for success in middle school and beyond within the CMS framework.

678

Total Students

42.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Myers Park Traditional Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	344
Hispanic	60
Black	204
Asian	32
Two or More	36
Pacific Islander	2

White
344 (50.7%)
Black
204 (30.1%)
Hispanic
60 (8.8%)
Two or More
36 (5.3%)
Asian
32 (4.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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)343-5522
Website:	http://www.cmsk12.org/myersparkES
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	678
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	204
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 116

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 109

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Myers Park Traditional Elem
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	116
Grade 1	115
Grade 2	112
Grade 3	114
Grade 4	112
Grade 5	109

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Myers Park Traditional Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	314	46.3%
Male	364	53.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)