School Overview
Nathaniel Alexander Elementary School, located in the University City area of Charlotte, North Carolina, is a public elementary school serving students within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. The school is named in honor of Nathaniel Alexander, a 19th-century North Carolina governor, and is part of a diverse educational community that focuses on foundational learning and student development. The campus is strategically positioned to serve families in the rapidly growing northeastern corridor of Charlotte, offering a traditional academic curriculum supplemented by various school programs designed to support student success.

As a CMS institution, the school emphasizes a structured learning environment that integrates core subjects—such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—with a focus on character education and social-emotional learning. The school is committed to fostering academic achievement through teacher-led instruction, parent-teacher collaboration, and extracurricular opportunities. By providing a wide range of resources and support services, Nathaniel Alexander Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to middle school while creating a safe and engaging atmosphere that encourages intellectual curiosity and personal growth.
784
Total Students
47.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gov's Village STEM (Lower)
Demographic Student Count
White22
Hispanic204
Black420
Asian112
Two or More25
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    420 (53.6%)
  • Hispanic
    204 (26.0%)
  • Asian
    112 (14.3%)
  • Two or More
    25 (3.2%)
  • White
    22 (2.8%)
  • 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)343-5268
Website: http://www.cmsk12.org/nathanielalexanderES
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 784
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 781
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 68
Kindergarten 139
Grade 1 132
Grade 2 148
Grade 3 151
Grade 4 146

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gov's Village STEM (Lower)
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten68
Kindergarten139
Grade 1132
Grade 2148
Grade 3151
Grade 4146
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gov's Village STEM (Lower)
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female37948.3%
Male40551.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)