Serving 864 students in grades 3-5, Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 27% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 37% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
864 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2111 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
4%
Hispanic
18%
21%
Black
51%
25%
White
10%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
68%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual Elementary School's ranking?
Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual Elementary School is ranked #2111 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual Elementary School?
864 students attend Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual Elementary School?
Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual Elementary School offer ?
Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual Elementary School part of?
Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual Elementary School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual Elementary School located?
Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual Elementary School is located in the Oaklawn neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 4 other public schools located in Oaklawn.
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