Elizabeth Lane Elementary

www.cmsk12.org/elizabethlaneES

702 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Elizabeth Lane Elementary School, located in the suburban community of Matthews, North Carolina, is a well-regarded public school serving students within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, personal growth, and community involvement. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school while encouraging them to develop strong foundational skills in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Beyond its academic focus, Elizabeth Lane Elementary places a high value on building a strong sense of school spirit and family engagement. The school community is supported by an active PTA and numerous volunteer opportunities, which help create a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and students. By integrating various extracurricular activities and emphasizing character development, the school strives to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the diverse needs and interests of its student body.

702

Total Students

39.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elizabeth Lane Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	466
Hispanic	95
Black	32
Asian	84
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

White
466 (66.4%)
Hispanic
95 (13.5%)
Asian
84 (12.0%)
Black
32 (4.6%)
Two or More
24 (3.4%)
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)343-5700
Website:	http://www.cmsk12.org/elizabethlaneES
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	702
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	93
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 113

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 131

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 138

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Elizabeth Lane Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	113
Grade 1	96
Grade 2	131
Grade 3	122
Grade 4	102
Grade 5	138

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Elizabeth Lane Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	350	49.9%
Male	352	50.1%

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