Ballantyne Elementary

www.cmsk12.org/ballantyneES

745 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ballantyne Elementary, located in the prominent Ballantyne area of Charlotte, North Carolina, is a well-regarded public school within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Serving a diverse community, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The campus benefits from being situated in a high-growth residential hub, which allows it to maintain strong partnerships with local families and community organizations.

The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, integrating core academics with character development and extracurricular opportunities. With a focus on preparing students for future success, Ballantyne Elementary leverages dedicated faculty and modern resources to address individual student needs. As part of the CMS system, the school consistently strives to meet rigorous state standards while providing a nurturing atmosphere that encourages students to excel both inside and outside the classroom.

745

Total Students

44.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ballantyne Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	286
Hispanic	76
Black	109
Asian	229
Two or More	41
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
286 (38.4%)
Asian
229 (30.7%)
Black
109 (14.6%)
Hispanic
76 (10.2%)
Two or More
41 (5.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
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)343-0413
Website:	http://www.cmsk12.org/ballantyneES
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	745
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 90

Grade 1 128

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 124

Grade 4 118

Grade 5 176