Highland Creek Elementary

7242 Highland Creek Pkwy
Charlotte, NC 28269

www.cmsk12.org/highlandcreekES

477 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Highland Creek Elementary is a well-regarded public school located in the Highland Creek community of Charlotte, North Carolina, operating under the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Known for its strong focus on community engagement and academic achievement, the school serves a diverse student population and emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience. Its location within a sprawling master-planned neighborhood allows for a close-knit school culture, frequently supported by an active Parent Teacher Association (PTA) that prioritizes enrichment programs and extracurricular involvement.

Academically, Highland Creek Elementary is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that caters to the individual needs of its students. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while integrating modern instructional strategies to promote critical thinking and technological literacy. By focusing on both rigorous academics and character development, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future middle school years and beyond, remaining a focal point for families residing in the northern Charlotte area.

477

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	149
Hispanic	65
Black	196
Asian	27
Two or More	38
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
196 (41.1%)
White
149 (31.2%)
Hispanic
65 (13.6%)
Two or More
38 (8.0%)
Asian
27 (5.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)343-1065
Website:	http://www.cmsk12.org/highlandcreekES
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	477
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	191
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 73

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 64