Shamrock Gardens Elementary

Summary:

Shamrock Gardens Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving 497 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district, which is ranked 140 out of 242 districts in the state.

Shamrock Gardens Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 46.48% White, 24.35% African American, 21.13% Hispanic, 2.82% Asian, and 4.23% two or more races. The school's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages, and it performs better than some nearby schools like Highland Renaissance Academy and Merry Oaks International Academy. However, it lags behind higher-performing public magnet schools like Chantilly Montessori and Highland Mill Montessori.

The school faces significant challenges in addressing the achievement gaps between its racial subgroups, with White students consistently performing in the top 15-20% of North Carolina elementary schools, while African American and Hispanic students rank in the bottom 50-60%. Additionally, Shamrock Gardens Elementary has an extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. To improve outcomes, the school and district may need to implement targeted interventions and support systems to address these disparities.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 3301 Country Club Drive
       Charlotte, NC  28205


(980) 343-6440

District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
611th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,846 Help


Students who attend Shamrock Gardens Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Eastway Middle
High:    Garinger High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  497

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.5%
African American:
24.3%
Hispanic:
21.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.4% Help


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Compare Details Shamrock Gardens Elementary ranks better than 59.4% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 43rd 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 58.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Shamrock Gardens Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.5%), African American (24.3%), Hispanic (21.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shamrock Gardens Elementary is 17.4. 89 elementary schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shamrock Gardens Elementary is $10,846, which is the 33rd highest among 109 elementary schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shamrock Gardens Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Shamrock Gardens Elementary 611th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Shamrock Gardens Elementary in the ranking list.)

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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 Shamrock Gardens Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Shamrock Gardens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 11.30 1207th 1276 5.4%
2007 17.60 1159th 1293 10.4%
2008 32.57 971st 1324 26.7%
2009 36.93 950th 1354 29.8%
2010 33.19 1019th 1363 25.2%
2011 37.00 962nd 1381 30.3%
2012 9.52 1321st 1388 4.8%
2013 18.17 1214th 1403 13.5%
2014 18.92 1169th 1390 15.9%
2015 42.15 875th 1440 39.2%
2016 44.29 853rd 1425 40.1%
2017 57.95 611th 1429 57.2%
2018 67.00 466th 1434 67.5%
2019 63.32 518th 1473 64.8%
2021 50.81 703rd 1489 52.8%
2022 52.05 705th 1514 53.4%
2023 51.17 749th 1502 50.1%
2024 58.37 611th 1505 59.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Shamrock Gardens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.72 483rd 514 6.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Shamrock Gardens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 29.88 605th 801 24.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shamrock Gardens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.68 366th 1332 72.5%
2019 46.77 755th 1361 44.5%
2021 14.29 1259th 1329 5.3%
2022 9.43 1342nd 1366 1.8%
2023 16.57 1320th 1437 8.1%
2024 8.54 1419th 1450 2.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Shamrock Gardens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.23 443rd 1405 68.5%
2019 67.39 436th 1424 69.4%
2021 50.23 681st 1440 52.7%
2022 48.56 740th 1458 49.2%
2023 45.20 811th 1459 44.4%
2024 63.34 487th 1455 66.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Shamrock Gardens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.60 345th 646 46.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Shamrock Gardens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.74 17th 69 75.4%
2019 49.73 457th 612 25.3%
2021 35.71 405th 494 18.0%
2022 26.57 467th 500 6.6%
2023 35.38 526th 582 9.6%
2024 55.57 378th 669 43.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Shamrock Gardens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.94 471st 1413 66.7%
2019 57.07 620th 1430 56.6%
2021 49.71 690th 1444 52.2%
2022 54.01 658th 1464 55.1%
2023 55.08 646th 1461 55.8%
2024 51.16 730th 1464 50.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Shamrock Gardens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.60 131st 927 85.9%
2019 61.56 290th 949 69.4%
2021 50.90 342nd 896 61.8%
2022 39.82 549th 927 40.8%
2023 34.58 641st 933 31.3%
2024 20.25 823rd 924 10.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Shamrock Gardens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.42 286th 851 66.4%
2019 41.47 527th 865 39.1%
2021 26.58 685th 843 18.7%
2022 35.68 613th 893 31.4%
2023 22.21 794th 915 13.2%
2024 22.91 831st 951 12.6%
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Rank History for White students at Shamrock Gardens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.48 31st 1178 97.4%
2019 91.20 38th 1183 96.8%
2021 86.78 103rd 1172 91.2%
2022 79.34 195th 1194 83.7%
2023 82.12 155th 1183 86.9%
2024 82.55 160th 1166 86.3%
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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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by a parent
Saturday, June 13, 2015

Open Quote This school is full of diversity and is embraced by active community involvement. Shamrock Gardens is doing some amazing things to reach their "scholars" in away that fosters learning and caring for community.
The administrative team and teachers have passion for what they do and it shows. This school is on the brink of something really special! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Shamrock Gardens Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 188 307 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 506
1989 213 232 4 5 3 n/a n/a 0 457
1990 209 197 4 4 5 n/a n/a 0 419
1991 220 209 6 3 5 n/a n/a 0 443
1992 209 198 6 4 6 n/a n/a 0 423
1993 255 299 13 9 8 n/a n/a 0 584
1994 206 329 13 5 5 n/a n/a 0 558
1995 173 299 6 11 5 n/a n/a 0 494
1996 173 299 6 11 5 n/a n/a 0 494
1997 159 305 5 17 6 n/a n/a 0 492
1998 110 242 6 44 11 n/a n/a 0 413
1999 127 327 4 55 9 n/a n/a 0 522
2000 115 321 7 56 10 n/a n/a 0 509
2001 83 328 6 92 12 n/a n/a 0 521
2002 60 335 19 104 13 n/a n/a 0 531
2003 60 335 19 104 13 n/a n/a 0 531
2004 40 317 19 128 9 n/a n/a 0 513
2005 41 279 16 134 6 n/a n/a 0 476
2006 32 248 18 140 12 n/a n/a 0 450
2007 41 221 16 114 6 n/a n/a 18 416
2008 37 186 19 98 2 n/a n/a 20 362
2009 32 200 18 87 2 n/a n/a 0 339
2010 21 220 18 78 1 n/a n/a 0 338
2011 31 211 16 79 2 0 24 0 363
2012 58 232 19 88 5 0 6 0 408
2013 67 270 17 106 2 0 8 0 470
2014 82 240 10 92 0 0 12 0 436
2015 103 226 9 96 1 1 10 0 446
2016 119 220 8 104 5 1 10 0 467
2017 142 205 7 121 3 1 9 0 488
2018 148 191 9 129 4 2 9 0 492
2019 174 169 13 117 3 2 9 0 487
2020 190 166 15 103 2 2 11 0 489
2021 185 151 12 92 3 0 15 0 458
2022 190 115 13 89 3 0 17 0 427
2023 231 121 14 105 5 0 21 0 497

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 Shamrock Gardens Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 506 22.0 23.0 46.2
1989 457 23.0 19.8 60.6
1990 419 25.0 16.7 66.6
1991 443 25.0 17.7 63
1992 423 25.0 16.9 40.2
1993 584 26.0 22.5 39.4
1994 558 35.0 15.9 57
1995 494 30.0 16.5 72.1
1996 494 30.0 16.5 72.1
1997 492 32.0 15.4 66.3
1998 413 36.0 11.5 76.5
1999 522 36.0 14.5 66.9
2000 509 36.0 14.1 95.9
2001 521 36.0 14.5 81.8
2002 531 36.0 14.8 91.5
2003 531 36.0 14.8 91.5
2004 513 36.0 14.3 91
2005 476 36.0 13.2 95
2006 450 36.0 12.5 88.9
2007 416 n/a n/a 76.9
2008 362 36.9 9.8 87.1
2009 339 36.0 9.4 86.4
2010 338 29.5 11.4 93.8
2011 363 27.6 13.1 84.6
2012 408 27.7 14.7 84.8
2013 470 26.2 17.9 80.4
2014 436 28.6 15.2 78.2
2015 446 34.0 13.1 99.1
2016 467 29.0 16.1 99.4
2017 488 33.0 14.7 99.4
2018 492 33.2 14.7 98.8
2019 487 32.1 15.1 99.4
2020 489 34.4 14.1 99.4
2021 458 33.8 13.5 99.3
2022 427 29.1 14.6 99.3
2023 497 28.5 17.4 99.4

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 Shamrock Gardens Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 506 22.0 23.0 46.2
1989 457 23.0 19.8 60.6
1990 419 25.0 16.7 66.6
1991 443 25.0 17.7 63
1992 423 25.0 16.9 40.2
1993 584 26.0 22.5 39.4
1994 558 35.0 15.9 57
1995 494 30.0 16.5 72.1
1996 494 30.0 16.5 72.1
1997 492 32.0 15.4 66.3
1998 413 36.0 11.5 76.5
1999 522 36.0 14.5 66.9
2000 509 36.0 14.1 95.9
2001 521 36.0 14.5 81.8
2002 531 36.0 14.8 91.5
2003 531 36.0 14.8 91.5
2004 513 36.0 14.3 91
2005 476 36.0 13.2 95
2006 450 36.0 12.5 88.9
2007 416 n/a n/a 76.9
2008 362 36.9 9.8 87.1
2009 339 36.0 9.4 86.4
2010 338 29.5 11.4 93.8
2011 363 27.6 13.1 84.6
2012 408 27.7 14.7 84.8
2013 470 26.2 17.9 80.4
2014 436 28.6 15.2 78.2
2015 446 34.0 13.1 99.1
2016 467 29.0 16.1 99.4
2017 488 33.0 14.7 99.4
2018 492 33.2 14.7 98.8
2019 487 32.1 15.1 99.4
2020 489 34.4 14.1 99.4
2021 458 33.8 13.5 99.3
2022 427 29.1 14.6 99.3
2023 497 28.5 17.4 99.4

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Shamrock Gardens Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,193 (11.0%) $9,653 (89.0%) $10,846

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Shamrock Gardens Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 518th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 749th of 1502 Elementary schools
 14.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Shamrock Gardens Elementary)68.454.2
 14.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)69.661.3
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Shamrock Gardens Elementary)53.245.8
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)57.346.4
 10.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Shamrock Gardens Elementary)7559.4
 15.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)63.255.2
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Shamrock Gardens Elementary)57.159.4
 2.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)52.551.5
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Shamrock Gardens Elementary)68.356
 12.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)65.457.9
 7.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Shamrock Gardens Elementary)5552.1
 2.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)5045.8
 4.2%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Shamrock Gardens Elementary)83.354.7
 28.6%
   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 Students487497
 2.1%
African American169121
 28.4%
American Indian35
 66.7%
Asian1314
 7.7%
Hispanic117105
 10.3%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White174231
 32.8%
Two or More Races921
 133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.4%99.4%
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Shamrock Gardens Elementary ranks 611th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 497 students attended Shamrock Gardens Elementary.

Students who attend Shamrock Gardens Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Eastway Middle
High : Garinger High School

Students at Shamrock Gardens Elementary are 46% White, 24% African American, 21% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% American Indian.


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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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