Niner University Elementary

Summary:

Niner University Elementary is a public elementary school in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving 136 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has a predominantly African American student population (85.29%) and a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (79.41% receive free or reduced-price lunch).

Niner University Elementary consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in North Carolina, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is significantly below the state and district averages across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 28.6% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics and Reading, compared to the state averages of 62.7% and 48.7%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low for African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

In contrast, the nearby Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy, a public charter school, consistently ranks among the top-performing elementary schools in North Carolina, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional academic performance. Another nearby school, Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus, also outperforms Niner University Elementary and ranks among the top 100 elementary schools in the state. These comparisons highlight the significant challenges faced by Niner University Elementary and the need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying factors contributing to the school's underperformance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2414 Lester Street
       Charlotte, NC  28208


(980) 343-0733

District: Niner University Elementary School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1449th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  906.6 Help
Number of students:  136

Racial breakdown:

African American:
85.3%
Hispanic:
6.6%
Two or more races:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Niner University Elementary ranks worse than 96.3% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.58. (See more...)
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Niner University Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Niner University Elementary 1449th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Niner University Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Niner University Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Niner University Elementary School 237th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Niner University Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Niner University Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.33 1414th 1502 5.9%
2024 7.58 1449th 1505 3.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Niner University Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.95 1233rd 1437 14.2%
2024 24.27 1234th 1450 14.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Niner University Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.04 1286th 1461 12.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Niner University Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.27 801st 933 14.1%
2024 19.18 838th 924 9.3%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Niner University Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 3 57 1 9 0 0 5 0 75
2022 2 100 1 11 0 1 2 0 117
2023 1 116 4 9 0 0 6 0 136

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Niner University Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 75 0.4 174.4 60
2022 117 0.1 835.7 69.2
2023 136 0.1 906.6 79.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Niner University Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 75 0.4 174.4 60
2022 117 0.1 835.7 69.2
2023 136 0.1 906.6 79.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Niner University Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 136 students attended Niner University Elementary.

Niner University Elementary ranks in the bottom 3.7% of North Carolina elementary schools.

Students at Niner University Elementary are 85% African American, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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