At a glance
Reported students
411
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.71
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina elementary enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 1,460 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
653
Dilworth Elementary: 411 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
18.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 309
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.2:1
What the reported data says about Dilworth Elementary
Dilworth Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Charlotte. It is one of 185 current school records connected to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. NCES reports 411 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,460 elementary schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 458 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.9:1, above the North Carolina median of 14.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (68.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%). English learners represent 5.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Dilworth Elementary
- 1How do the reported 18.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.71 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 14.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.6%
- Hispanic10%
- Black9.5%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Elizabeth Traditional Elem
Elementary · Grades KG–05
409 reported students
Bruns Avenue Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
415 reported students
Starmount Academy of Excellence
Elementary · Grades PK–05
416 reported students
Berryhill School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
423 reported students
Eastover Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
385 reported students
Piney Grove Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
441 reported students
Public schools near Dilworth Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus Elementary · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | 03–05 | 330 | under 0.1 mi |
| Elizabeth Traditional Elem Elementary · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | KG–05 | 409 | 1.5 mi |
| Marie G Davis School Elementary · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | KG–08 | 328 | 1.5 mi |
| Sedgefield Montessori Elementary · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | PK–06 | 485 | 1.6 mi |
| Myers Park Traditional Elem Elementary · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | KG–05 | 678 | 1.8 mi |
| Irwin Academic Center Elementary · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | KG–05 | 371 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dilworth Elementary
What grades does Dilworth Elementary serve?
Dilworth Elementary reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
How many students attend Dilworth Elementary?
Dilworth Elementary reported 411 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 1,460 North Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 309 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dilworth Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 18.9:1, based on 411 students and 21.71 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 14.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dilworth Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dilworth Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dilworth Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
14.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dilworth Elementary in?
Dilworth Elementary is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, based in Charlotte, NC, which operates 185 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dilworth Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus (under 0.1 mi), Elizabeth Traditional Elem (1.5 mi), Marie G Davis School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.