Selwyn Elementary

www.cmsk12.org/selwynES

669 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Selwyn Elementary School, located in the Myers Park area of Charlotte, North Carolina, serves as a prominent public school within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Known for its strong academic reputation and deep roots in the community, the school consistently prioritizes a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for future educational success. Its location in a well-established neighborhood contributes to a highly engaged parent community, which frequently collaborates with school leadership to support various enrichment programs and campus initiatives.

Beyond its academic focus, Selwyn Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that integrates character development and social-emotional learning. The school is known for fostering a welcoming environment that values diversity and inclusivity, striving to meet the individual needs of a varied student body. With a commitment to both high standards and community involvement, Selwyn remains a central fixture in the Charlotte education landscape, dedicated to cultivating lifelong learners and responsible citizens.

669

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Selwyn Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	509
Hispanic	49
Black	63
Asian	20
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

White
509 (76.1%)
Black
63 (9.4%)
Hispanic
49 (7.3%)
Two or More
27 (4.0%)
Asian
20 (3.0%)
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)343-5835
Website:	http://www.cmsk12.org/selwynES
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	669
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 108

Grade 1 126

Grade 2 121

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 107

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Selwyn Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	108
Grade 1	126
Grade 2	121
Grade 3	115
Grade 4	92
Grade 5	107

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Selwyn Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	323	48.3%
Male	346	51.7%

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