Hawk Ridge Elementary

9201 Bryant Farms Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277

www.cmsk12.org/hawkridgeES

640 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hawk Ridge Elementary, located in the Ballantyne area of Charlotte, North Carolina, is a highly-rated public school serving students in grades K–5 as part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Situated in a suburban community, the school is known for its strong academic focus, dedicated faculty, and high levels of parent and community involvement. It is frequently recognized for maintaining high proficiency standards on state assessments and fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both rigorous core academics and student well-being.

The school community places a significant emphasis on enrichment and extracurricular opportunities, providing a well-rounded experience that helps prepare students for middle school transitions. With a modern facility and a reputation for excellence within the CMS system, Hawk Ridge has become a centerpiece of the Bryant Farms neighborhood. Families are encouraged to stay engaged through a very active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), which helps facilitate school events, resource funding, and community-building initiatives that contribute to the school's overall positive culture.

640

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hawk Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	307
Hispanic	59
Black	51
Asian	193
Two or More	30

White
307 (48.0%)
Asian
193 (30.2%)
Hispanic
59 (9.2%)
Black
51 (8.0%)
Two or More
30 (4.7%)

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)343-5927
Website:	http://www.cmsk12.org/hawkridgeES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	640
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 48

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 138