University Park Creative Arts

www.cmsk12.org/universityparkES

212 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

University Park Creative Arts, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a specialized elementary school within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district that emphasizes an integrated arts-based curriculum. By blending traditional academic subjects with rigorous artistic instruction—including visual arts, music, dance, and theater—the school aims to foster creativity, critical thinking, and self-expression in its students. The curriculum is designed to help children develop confidence and cultural awareness while maintaining high academic standards in core subjects like literacy and mathematics.

Beyond its academic focus, University Park Creative Arts serves as a vibrant hub for the local community, often hosting performances and exhibitions that showcase student talent. The school environment is intentionally structured to be collaborative and inclusive, encouraging students to explore their unique artistic identities in a supportive setting. Through this holistic approach, the school seeks to prepare its young learners not only for future academic success but also to become innovative problem-solvers and well-rounded individuals.

212

Total Students

24.1

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for University Park Creative Arts
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	55
Black	143
Two or More	4

Black
143 (67.5%)
Hispanic
55 (25.9%)
White
10 (4.7%)
Two or More
4 (1.9%)

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)343-5178
Website:	http://www.cmsk12.org/universityparkES
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	212
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	207
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 24

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for University Park Creative Arts
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	24
Grade 1	33
Grade 2	27
Grade 3	40
Grade 4	45
Grade 5	43

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for University Park Creative Arts
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	110	51.9%
Male	102	48.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)