Winding Springs Elementary

www.cmsk12.org/windingspringsES

786 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Winding Springs Elementary, located on Horace Mann Road in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a public school operating within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. The school serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal development. By leveraging the resources of the CMS district, the school works to create a structured learning environment that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school’s mission generally focuses on fostering a community of learners where students are encouraged to think critically and engage with their curriculum. Winding Springs utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to meet the needs of its students, often integrating technology and extracurricular activities to provide a well-rounded educational experience. For families looking for the most current information regarding programs, school calendars, or staff contacts, the official CMS website serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and school-specific announcements.

786

Total Students

49.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Winding Springs Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	372
Black	341
Asian	16
Two or More	19
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
372 (47.3%)
Black
341 (43.4%)
White
36 (4.6%)
Two or More
19 (2.4%)
Asian
16 (2.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
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)343-5140
Website:	http://www.cmsk12.org/windingspringsES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	786
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	783
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

Pre-Kindergarten 82

Kindergarten 114

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 143

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 114

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Winding Springs Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	82
Kindergarten	114
Grade 1	111
Grade 2	107
Grade 3	143
Grade 4	115
Grade 5	114

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Winding Springs Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	391	49.7%
Male	395	50.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)