At a glance
Reported students
818
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
46.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina elementary enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 1,460 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
653
J.V. Washam Elementary: 818 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
17.6:1 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
- 862
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.2:1
What the reported data says about J.V. Washam Elementary
J.V. Washam Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Cornelius. It is one of 185 current school records connected to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. NCES reports 818 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,460 elementary schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 458 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, 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 (67.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.9%). English learners represent 5.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.4%. 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 J.V. Washam Elementary
- 1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 46.5 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 23.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- 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
- White67.2%
- Hispanic15.9%
- Black8.1%
- Asian3.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.1%
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.
Barnette Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
818 reported students
Hidden Valley Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
808 reported students
Whitewater Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
832 reported students
Endhaven Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
790 reported students
Idlewild Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
850 reported students
Sterling Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
786 reported students
Public schools near J.V. Washam 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornelius Elementary Elementary · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | KG–05 | 542 | 1.1 mi |
| Lakeside Charter Academy Elementary · Charter · Lakeside Charter Academy | KG–08 | 221 | 1.7 mi |
| Davidson Elementary Elementary · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | KG–05 | 1,185 | 2 mi |
| Grand Oak Elementary Elementary · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | PK–05 | 549 | 2.8 mi |
| Torrence Creek Elementary Elementary · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | KG–05 | 653 | 3.8 mi |
| Huntersville Elementary Elementary · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | KG–05 | 867 | 4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about J.V. Washam Elementary
What grades does J.V. Washam Elementary serve?
J.V. Washam Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
How many students attend J.V. Washam Elementary?
J.V. Washam Elementary reported 818 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 1,460 North Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 862 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at J.V. Washam Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 17.6:1, based on 818 students and 46.5 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 J.V. Washam Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
J.V. Washam 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 J.V. Washam Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
23.2% 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 J.V. Washam Elementary in?
J.V. Washam 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 J.V. Washam Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cornelius Elementary (1.1 mi), Lakeside Charter Academy (1.7 mi), Davidson Elementary (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.