McAlpine Elementary

www.cmsk12.org/mcalpineES

535 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

McAlpine Elementary School is a public school located in the Ballantyne area of Charlotte, North Carolina, and is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Known for its strong focus on academic achievement and community involvement, the school serves a diverse student population and maintains a reputation for high standards. Its curriculum emphasizes core subjects while fostering an environment that encourages student growth, critical thinking, and social-emotional development.

Beyond academics, McAlpine Elementary is recognized for its active PTA and community engagement, which play a significant role in enriching the student experience through various events, programs, and extracurricular opportunities. The school prioritizes a collaborative culture involving teachers, parents, and administrators working together to support student success. With its convenient location in the 28277 zip code, it remains a central institution for families in the surrounding residential neighborhoods, reflecting the district's broader goals for excellence and equity in education.

535

Total Students

38.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McAlpine Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	294
Hispanic	116
Black	73
Asian	26
Two or More	24
American Indian	2

White
294 (55.0%)
Hispanic
116 (21.7%)
Black
73 (13.6%)
Asian
26 (4.9%)
Two or More
24 (4.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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)343-3750
Website:	http://www.cmsk12.org/mcalpineES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	148
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 34

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for McAlpine Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	34
Kindergarten	94
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	90
Grade 3	82
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	81

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for McAlpine Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	244	45.6%
Male	291	54.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)