University Meadows Elementary

Summary:

University Meadows Elementary is a public elementary school in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving 757 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade, and is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district.

University Meadows Elementary faces significant academic and socioeconomic challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has a much higher percentage of African American (59.05%) and Hispanic (26.82%) students, and an extremely high percentage (99.6%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Academically, the school consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas, ranking in the bottom quartile of North Carolina elementary schools with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When comparing University Meadows Elementary to nearby schools, the differences are stark. For instance, Vaughan Academy of Technology, a magnet school just 2.33 miles away, consistently outperforms University Meadows Elementary in standardized test scores and has a much higher school ranking. The combination of a high-poverty student population, low academic achievement, and persistent low rankings suggests that University Meadows Elementary may be facing complex challenges that require a comprehensive, targeted approach to address.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1600 Pavilion Blvd
       Charlotte, NC  28262-8105


(980) 343-3685

District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1353rd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,305 Help


Students who attend University Meadows Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    James Martin Middle
High:    Julius L. Chambers High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  757

Racial breakdown:

African American:
59.0%
Hispanic:
26.8%
Asian:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details University Meadows Elementary ranks worse than 89.9% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 90th among 109 ranked elementary schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.6. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (59%), Hispanic (26.8%), Asian (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at University Meadows Elementary is 17.8. 94 elementary schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at University Meadows Elementary is $10,305, which is the 51st highest among 109 elementary schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

University Meadows Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks University Meadows Elementary 1353rd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See University Meadows Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 140th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for University Meadows Elementary

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Rank History for all students at University Meadows Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 40.95 852nd 1276 33.2%
2007 39.43 900th 1293 30.4%
2008 32.04 980th 1324 26.0%
2009 24.85 1093rd 1354 19.3%
2010 31.62 1041st 1363 23.6%
2011 40.71 911th 1381 34.0%
2012 32.78 1051st 1388 24.3%
2013 39.87 847th 1403 39.6%
2014 40.44 844th 1390 39.3%
2015 39.80 916th 1440 36.4%
2016 47.51 783rd 1425 45.1%
2017 39.19 921st 1429 35.5%
2018 36.87 974th 1434 32.1%
2019 34.76 1025th 1473 30.4%
2021 25.39 1097th 1489 26.3%
2022 18.93 1297th 1514 14.3%
2023 11.60 1394th 1502 7.2%
2024 15.60 1353rd 1505 10.1%
See the entire list of North Carolina Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at University Meadows Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.14 65th 421 84.6%
2019 57.50 147th 497 70.4%
2021 52.90 121st 385 68.6%
2022 35.94 319th 485 34.2%
2023 34.57 339th 514 34.0%
2024 49.69 219th 533 58.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at University Meadows Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 16.87 763rd 801 4.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at University Meadows Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.03 699th 1332 47.5%
2019 50.58 666th 1361 51.1%
2021 32.65 913th 1329 31.3%
2022 25.28 1136th 1366 16.8%
2023 18.98 1280th 1437 10.9%
2024 16.14 1339th 1450 7.7%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at University Meadows Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 34.21 7th 8 12.5%
2023 38.73 10th 14 28.6%
2024 79.42 3rd 15 80.0%
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Rank History for Female students at University Meadows Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.48 864th 1405 38.5%
2019 32.35 1033rd 1424 27.5%
2021 29.07 1023rd 1440 29.0%
2022 24.80 1170th 1458 19.8%
2023 16.78 1304th 1459 10.6%
2024 19.35 1267th 1455 12.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at University Meadows Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.51 473rd 897 47.3%
2019 41.79 496th 878 43.5%
2021 36.03 401st 646 37.9%
2022 13.74 631st 634 0.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Male students at University Meadows Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.31 1035th 1413 26.8%
2019 38.13 958th 1430 33.0%
2021 23.54 1115th 1444 22.8%
2022 15.80 1313th 1464 10.3%
2023 9.46 1396th 1461 4.4%
2024 13.83 1348th 1464 7.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at University Meadows Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.42 205th 927 77.9%
2019 61.52 294th 949 69.0%
2021 54.49 293rd 896 67.3%
2022 37.37 580th 927 37.4%
2023 25.22 760th 933 18.5%
2024 36.37 629th 924 31.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at University Meadows Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.06 375th 851 55.9%
2019 55.41 354th 865 59.1%
2021 34.35 573rd 843 32.0%
2022 30.36 696th 893 22.1%
2023 29.12 706th 915 22.8%
2024 26.97 770th 951 19.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

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.

University Meadows Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, February 7, 2019

Open Quote This school along with other low quality CMS sites should be bulldozed, rebuilt and restaffed. This rating #974/1434 is fitting for how the school functions. Very poorly. Our experience has been horrible, if your child has one problem they will target them and badger the parent for simple things like "talking while walking in line", try to speak to administrators they support the bias teachers and dismiss the parent and child as irrelevant or label you as "trouble-makers" or "disgruntle". This school will not accept any responsibility for anything. Advocate for your child- do not expect this school to advocate, or encourage self-confidence, to use teaching moments for spats, my baby is learning the information but often distracted by the mishandling of occurrences that's inevitable with children. The PTA is a joke. The principal isn't a member, most of the staff do not support their school's PTA. My comments may be subjective but Facts don't lie. Check out the faculty PTA membership at this school. Elementary was a fun learning experience for me in CMS and it breaks my heart my children will not be able to say this when they become adults. Shame on these educators who make learning so challenging and trite- find a profession or population you love and can tolerate. Close Quote



Enrollment information for University Meadows Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 433 326 30 6 3 n/a n/a 0 798
1994 426 330 34 15 3 n/a n/a 0 808
1995 452 386 35 22 5 n/a n/a 0 900
1996 452 386 35 22 5 n/a n/a 0 900
1997 441 402 35 27 6 n/a n/a 0 911
1998 380 435 74 54 2 n/a n/a 0 945
1999 254 415 35 71 3 n/a n/a 0 778
2000 249 425 38 81 1 n/a n/a 0 794
2001 242 457 39 107 6 n/a n/a 0 851
2002 187 479 33 160 6 n/a n/a 0 865
2003 187 479 33 160 6 n/a n/a 0 865
2004 164 514 45 179 10 n/a n/a 0 912
2005 145 580 42 179 13 n/a n/a 0 959
2006 142 665 41 218 10 n/a n/a 0 1076
2007 156 685 47 232 11 n/a n/a 73 1204
2008 148 707 42 242 14 n/a n/a 64 1217
2009 142 738 50 240 17 n/a n/a 0 1187
2010 76 415 25 117 8 n/a n/a 0 641
2011 61 412 24 138 5 0 38 0 678
2012 48 435 28 156 5 0 23 0 695
2013 41 419 33 167 7 0 30 0 697
2014 42 419 35 151 6 1 27 0 681
2015 50 389 33 161 2 0 22 0 657
2016 43 349 35 176 3 1 21 0 628
2017 39 393 22 164 1 0 26 0 645
2018 31 380 21 178 0 0 26 0 636
2019 30 369 25 175 3 0 24 0 626
2020 44 421 36 227 2 0 23 0 753
2021 33 396 47 208 2 1 26 0 713
2022 34 390 38 223 3 1 27 0 716
2023 34 447 41 203 2 0 30 0 757

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 University Meadows Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 798 37.0 21.6 24.8
1994 808 42.0 19.2 27.6
1995 900 45.0 20.0 30.8
1996 900 45.0 20.0 30.8
1997 911 45.0 20.2 28
1998 945 51.0 18.5 24.9
1999 778 51.0 15.3 45.2
2000 794 51.0 15.6 44
2001 851 51.0 16.7 40.5
2002 865 51.0 17.0 56.6
2003 865 51.0 17.0 56.6
2004 912 51.0 17.9 60.1
2005 959 51.0 18.8 61.9
2006 1076 51.0 21.1 61.2
2007 1204 n/a n/a 53.9
2008 1217 75.0 16.2 55.9
2009 1187 73.7 16.1 55.6
2010 641 38.3 16.7 67.4
2011 678 42.4 15.9 67.8
2012 695 43.5 15.9 73.5
2013 697 48.1 14.4 74.9
2014 681 45.9 14.8 71.5
2015 657 45.0 14.6 99.5
2016 628 42.0 14.9 99.5
2017 645 41.2 15.6 99.5
2018 636 38.2 16.6 99.5
2019 626 40.9 15.3 99.5
2020 753 41.0 18.3 99.6
2021 713 41.6 17.1 99.6
2022 716 39.9 17.9 99.6
2023 757 42.4 17.8 99.6

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 University Meadows Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 798 37.0 21.6 24.8
1994 808 42.0 19.2 27.6
1995 900 45.0 20.0 30.8
1996 900 45.0 20.0 30.8
1997 911 45.0 20.2 28
1998 945 51.0 18.5 24.9
1999 778 51.0 15.3 45.2
2000 794 51.0 15.6 44
2001 851 51.0 16.7 40.5
2002 865 51.0 17.0 56.6
2003 865 51.0 17.0 56.6
2004 912 51.0 17.9 60.1
2005 959 51.0 18.8 61.9
2006 1076 51.0 21.1 61.2
2007 1204 n/a n/a 53.9
2008 1217 75.0 16.2 55.9
2009 1187 73.7 16.1 55.6
2010 641 38.3 16.7 67.4
2011 678 42.4 15.9 67.8
2012 695 43.5 15.9 73.5
2013 697 48.1 14.4 74.9
2014 681 45.9 14.8 71.5
2015 657 45.0 14.6 99.5
2016 628 42.0 14.9 99.5
2017 645 41.2 15.6 99.5
2018 636 38.2 16.6 99.5
2019 626 40.9 15.3 99.5
2020 753 41.0 18.3 99.6
2021 713 41.6 17.1 99.6
2022 716 39.9 17.9 99.6
2023 757 42.4 17.8 99.6

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for University Meadows Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,460 (14.2%) $8,845 (85.8%) $10,305

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on University Meadows Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1025th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1394th of 1502 Elementary schools
 23.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (University Meadows Elementary)69.439.3
 30.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)69.661.3
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (University Meadows Elementary)5029.4
 20.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)57.346.4
 10.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (University Meadows Elementary)51.431.3
 20.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)63.255.2
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (University Meadows Elementary)38.732.1
 6.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)52.551.5
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (University Meadows Elementary)50.929.1
 21.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)65.457.9
 7.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (University Meadows Elementary)34.527.9
 6.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)5045.8
 4.2%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (University Meadows Elementary)66.421.6
 44.8%
   5th Grade Science (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)72.862.2
 10.6%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students626757
 20.9%
African American369447
 21.1%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian2541
 64%
Hispanic175203
 16%
Pacific Islander00
White3034
 13.3%
Two or More Races2430
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.5%99.6%
 0.1%


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Students at University Meadows Elementary are 59% African American, 27% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 4% White, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 757 students attended University Meadows Elementary.

University Meadows Elementary ranks in the bottom 10.1% of North Carolina elementary schools.

Students who attend University Meadows Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : James Martin Middle
High : Julius L. Chambers High School


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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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