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:
1449^th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 906.6

Number of students: 136

Racial breakdown:

African American:

85.3%

Hispanic:

6.6%

Two or more races:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Niner University Elementary ranks worse than 96.3% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.58. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Niner University Elementary:

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Niner University Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Niner University Elementary School 237^th 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	1414^th	1502	5.9%
2024	7.58	1449^th	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	1233^rd	1437	14.2%
2024	24.27	1234^th	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	1286^th	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	801^st	933	14.1%
2024	19.18	838^th	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.

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	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	3	57	1	9	0	5	75
2022	2	100	1	11	1	2	117
2023	1	116	4	9	0	6	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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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)						EOG Reading (2024)						EOG Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Niner University Elementary	Public	K-5	2414 Lester Street	Charlotte	28208	Mecklenburg County	Niner University Elementary School	No	No	No	Yes	(980) 343-0733	136	0	906.6	79.4%	1 (0.7%)	116 (85.3%)	9 (6.6%)	4 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.4%)	7.6	1449^th of 1505 public elementary schools	3.7%		10.3	1414^th of 1502 public elementary schools	5.9%	35	28.6	41.2	6.3				28.6	17.6	18.8				31.3
Reid Park Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	4108 W Tyvola Rd	Charlotte	28208	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(980) 343-5035	305	22	13.6	99.0%	5 (1.6%)	227 (74.4%)	53 (17.4%)	17 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	8.6	1436^th of 1505 public elementary schools	4.6%		16.6	1316^th of 1502 public elementary schools	12.4%	120	23.3	29.5	33.3				26.7	27.9	26.7				40.0		$13,382	$2,192	$11,190
Charles H. Parker Academic Center	Public, Magnet	K-5	1546 Walton Rd	Charlotte	28208	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(980) 343-5533	482	36	13.4	99.4%	39 (8.1%)	214 (44.4%)	62 (12.9%)	151 (31.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.7%)	57.4	627^th of 1505 public elementary schools	58.3%		62.8	535^th of 1502 public elementary schools	64.4%	92	70.0	52.2	57.6				55.0	52.2	52.7				67.8		$11,666	$1,055	$10,611
Renaissance West STEAM Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	3241 New Renaissance Way	Charlotte	28208	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(980) 343-0049	705	59	12.0	99.6%	8 (1.1%)	476 (67.5%)	175 (24.8%)	26 (3.7%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	16 (2.3%)	34.1	1025^th of 1505 public elementary schools	31.9%		22.2	1224^th of 1502 public elementary schools	18.5%	199	49.3	58.6	64.6	37.8	40.8	46.8	33.8	27.9	35.0	21.6	38.2	36.5	73.4	58.7	$10,213	$1,562	$8,650
Marie G Davis School	Public, Magnet	K-8	3351 Griffith St	Charlotte	28203	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(980) 343-0006	355	25	14.0	99.2%	2 (0.6%)	191 (53.8%)	154 (43.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.3%)	7.6	1450^th of 1505 public elementary schools	3.7%		7.4	1446^th of 1502 public elementary schools	3.7%	4	50.0	16.2	17.2	20.3	27.5	27.7	13.8	18.9	37.9	20.3	27.5	40.4	31.0	48.9	$11,834	$1,218	$10,616
Westerly Hills Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	4420 Denver Ave	Charlotte	28208	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(980) 343-6021	446	24	18.8	99.3%	7 (1.6%)	292 (65.5%)	120 (26.9%)	12 (2.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.7%)	23.9	1212^th of 1505 public elementary schools	19.5%		21.8	1232^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	18.0%	20	41.0	37.1	34.2				36.0	31.9	33.8				71.4		$11,283	$1,792	$9,491
Ashley Park PreK-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	2401 Belfast Dr	Charlotte	28208	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(980) 343-6018	351	31	11.5	99.1%	4 (1.1%)	242 (68.9%)	84 (23.9%)	10 (2.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.6%)	8.6	1437^th of 1505 public elementary schools	4.5%		3.5	1491^st of 1502 public elementary schools	0.7%	54	54.8	7.7	25.6	10.5	25.0	23.9	25.8	7.7	28.2	26.3	20.5	23.9	23.7	47.8	$12,028	$1,804	$10,224
Dilworth Elementary Sedgefield Campus	Public	PK, KG-2	715 Hartford Ave	Charlotte	28209	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	No	(980) 343-5826	376	23	16.6	15.4%	266 (70.7%)	44 (11.7%)	30 (8.0%)	13 (3.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.6%)								(n/a)															$14,132	$922	$13,209
Movement Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	2701-B Freedom Dr	Charlotte	28208	Mecklenburg County	Movement Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(704) 585-1356	640	51	12.5	99.5%	14 (2.2%)	563 (88.0%)	47 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.3%)	46.6	809^th of 1505 public elementary schools	46.2%		35.2	1007^th of 1502 public elementary schools	33.0%	198	43.2	49.3	67.3	57.1	43.1	38.9	28.4	52.2	64.3	50.9	45.1	40.7	71.4	74.1
Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	5225 Seventy-seven Center Dr	Charlotte	28217	Mecklenburg County	Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(704) 503-1112	390	26	15.2		75 (19.2%)	16 (4.1%)	9 (2.3%)	272 (69.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.6%)	99.3	2^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	99.9%		99.7	1^st of 1502 public elementary schools	99.9%	1			100.0			99.9	97.7	100.0	96.7	95.6			100.0	100.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Niner University Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Niner University Elementary?

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

Is Niner University Elementary a good school?

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

How many students attend Niner University Elementary?

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

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