Newell Elementary

325 Rocky River Road West
Charlotte, NC 28213

www.cmsk12.org/newellES

554 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Newell Elementary School is a public school located in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving students as part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Situated on Rocky River Road West, the school operates with a focus on providing a foundational education that prepares students for middle school and beyond. As a campus within the CMS system, it adheres to district-wide academic standards and curriculum guidelines, aiming to foster a supportive learning environment for its diverse student body.

The school is deeply integrated into the Newell community, serving as a hub for local families and emphasizing both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. Like many schools in the district, Newell Elementary typically offers a variety of resources, including extracurricular activities, reading intervention programs, and opportunities for parental involvement to enhance the overall educational experience. For families interested in current academic performance data, specific programs, or enrollment information, the school’s official CMS portal remains the primary resource for updates and school-specific announcements.

554

Total Students

41.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newell Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	362
Black	159
Asian	14
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
362 (65.3%)
Black
159 (28.7%)
Asian
14 (2.5%)
White
12 (2.2%)
Two or More
5 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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)343-6820
Website:	http://www.cmsk12.org/newellES
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	554
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	551
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 80

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 98

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Newell Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	80
Grade 1	104
Grade 2	95
Grade 3	101
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	98

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Newell Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	265	47.8%
Male	289	52.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)