Shamrock Gardens Elementary

3301 Country Club Drive
Charlotte, NC 28205

www.cmsk12.org/shamrockgardensES

532 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Shamrock Gardens Elementary, located in the Plaza Midwood area of Charlotte, North Carolina, is a public school within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Known for its strong sense of community, the school serves a diverse student population and emphasizes a well-rounded academic experience. It is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive environment that focuses on both the intellectual development and the social-emotional well-being of its students, often utilizing project-based learning and collaborative teaching strategies to engage children at various developmental levels.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Shamrock Gardens is highly regarded for its focus on environmental stewardship and community integration. The school frequently engages in programs that encourage hands-on learning, such as outdoor classroom activities and partnerships with local organizations. As a neighborhood school, it strives to foster strong relationships between educators, families, and the surrounding community, ensuring that students feel connected to their local environment while preparing them for success in higher grade levels.

532

Total Students

37.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shamrock Gardens Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	295
Hispanic	92
Black	93
Asian	17
Two or More	32
American Indian	3

White
295 (55.5%)
Black
93 (17.5%)
Hispanic
92 (17.3%)
Two or More
32 (6.0%)
Asian
17 (3.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

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)343-6440
Website:	http://www.cmsk12.org/shamrockgardensES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	532
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	167
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 35

Kindergarten 102

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 75

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Shamrock Gardens Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	102
Grade 1	95
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	82
Grade 4	57
Grade 5	75

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Shamrock Gardens Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	259	48.7%
Male	273	51.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)