Bain Elementary

11540 Bain School Rd
Mint Hill, NC 28227

www.cmsk12.org/bainES

766 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bain Elementary School, located in Mint Hill (Charlotte), North Carolina, is a part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Known for its strong sense of community, the school serves a diverse student population and focuses on fostering both academic excellence and social-emotional growth. As a neighborhood anchor, Bain Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for middle school through a blend of traditional instruction, enrichment opportunities, and active parental involvement.

The school is recognized for its dedicated staff and supportive PTA, which work together to create an engaging learning environment. Beyond standard academics, Bain Elementary often integrates technology and collaborative projects to help students develop critical thinking and communication skills. For families residing in the area, the school is highly regarded for its commitment to maintaining high educational standards while ensuring that every student feels welcome and challenged within a safe, inclusive setting.

766

Total Students

44.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bain Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	430
Hispanic	99
Black	119
Asian	67
Two or More	50
Pacific Islander	1

White
430 (56.1%)
Black
119 (15.5%)
Hispanic
99 (12.9%)
Asian
67 (8.7%)
Two or More
50 (6.5%)
Pacific Islander
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)343-6915
Website:	http://www.cmsk12.org/bainES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	766
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	207
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 36

Kindergarten 110

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 124

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 152

Grade 5 107