River Gate Elementary

www.cmsk12.org/rivergateES

693 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

River Gate Elementary School, located in the Steele Creek area of Charlotte, North Carolina, serves as a prominent public school within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Situated on Smith Road, the school functions as a community hub for local families, focusing on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while fostering an environment that encourages student curiosity, critical thinking, and collaborative learning.

As part of the CMS system, River Gate Elementary is dedicated to cultivating an inclusive campus culture that supports a diverse student population. Beyond its core academic offerings, the school typically integrates various extracurricular opportunities and community-building initiatives to help students thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Parents and community members are encouraged to engage with the school’s active PTA and various volunteer programs, which play a vital role in enhancing the overall educational experience and ensuring that resources are effectively utilized to support student success.

693

Total Students

45.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for River Gate Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	105
Hispanic	198
Black	274
Asian	66
Two or More	46
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Black
274 (39.5%)
Hispanic
198 (28.6%)
White
105 (15.2%)
Asian
66 (9.5%)
Two or More
46 (6.6%)
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)344-1000
Website:	http://www.cmsk12.org/rivergateES
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	693
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	690
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 109

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 121

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 125

Grade 5 118