Lincoln Heights Montessori

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Lincoln Heights Montessori ranks 199 th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lincoln Heights Montessori is a public magnet elementary school in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving 210 students from pre-kindergarten to 6th grade. This school consistently outperforms the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district and the state of North Carolina in standardized test scores, ranking among the top elementary schools in the state.

Lincoln Heights Montessori's academic performance is truly impressive, with 72.2% of 3rd graders, 58.8% of 4th graders, 90% of 5th graders, and 70.6% of 6th graders proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly higher than the district and state averages. In Reading, the school's proficiency rates are also well above the competition, with 66.7% of 3rd graders, 58.8% of 4th graders, 90% of 5th graders, and 64.7% of 6th graders performing at or above grade level. The school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate of 90% is also exceptional, compared to 65.9% for the district and 66.2% for the state.

What's particularly noteworthy is Lincoln Heights Montessori's success in supporting the academic achievement of African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school ranks 21 out of 924 North Carolina elementary schools for its African American student performance and 2 out of 1,450 for its low-income student performance, earning 5-star ratings in both categories. This commitment to equity and inclusive practices sets Lincoln Heights Montessori apart from nearby schools like Mountain Island Lake Academy, which struggle to match its academic achievements.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-6

1900 New Castle St
Charlotte, NC 28216-4719

(980) 343-9442

District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,600

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 204

Racial breakdown:

African American:

46.6%

White:

24.0%

Hispanic:

13.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lincoln Heights Montessori ranks better than 86.8% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 22^nd among 109 ranked elementary schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.24. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Lincoln Heights Montessori is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (46.6%), White (24%), Hispanic (13.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lincoln Heights Montessori is 13.2, which is the 18^th best among 109 elementary schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Lincoln Heights Montessori employs 15.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lincoln Heights Montessori is $15,600, which is the 3^rd highest among 109 elementary schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lincoln Heights Montessori:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln Heights Montessori 199^th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Lincoln Heights Montessori in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

African American students:

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools:

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

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Rank History for Lincoln Heights Montessori

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Rank History for all students at Lincoln Heights Montessori

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	71.66	376^th	1473	74.5%
2021	82.22	215^th	1489	85.6%
2022	86.91	147^th	1514	90.3%
2023	85.31	161^st	1502	89.3%
2024	83.24	199^th	1505	86.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lincoln Heights Montessori

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	99.10	2^nd	1450	99.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Lincoln Heights Montessori

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	72.55	338^th	1424	76.3%
2021	63.92	451^st	1440	68.7%
2022	76.60	275^th	1458	81.1%
2023	77.38	260^th	1459	82.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lincoln Heights Montessori

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.78	520^th	582	10.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Lincoln Heights Montessori

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	67.84	411^th	1430	71.3%
2021	85.60	160^th	1444	88.9%
2022	88.94	108^th	1464	92.6%
2023	84.96	153^rd	1461	89.5%
2024	81.03	212^th	1464	85.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Lincoln Heights Montessori

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	95.82	17^th	896	98.1%
2022	92.05	32^nd	927	96.5%
2023	93.39	28^th	933	97.0%
2024	94.27	21^st	924	97.7%

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Rank History for White students at Lincoln Heights Montessori

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	65.03	396^th	1183	66.5%
2021	74.87	253^rd	1172	78.4%
2022	72.97	283^rd	1194	76.3%
2023	75.80	238^th	1183	79.9%

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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 Lincoln Heights Montessori

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	42	40	7	7	0	0	3	99
2016	61	60	11	14	2	1	3	152
2017	69	69	9	12	0	1	2	162
2018	74	73	7	9	0	2	2	167
2019	74	74	15	15	0	2	5	185
2020	77	75	11	18	0	2	7	190
2021	81	75	13	24	0	2	13	208
2022	85	67	15	22	0	2	13	204
2023	81	78	14	21	0	2	14	210
2024	49	95	12	27	0	1	20	204

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 Lincoln Heights Montessori

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	99	6.0	16.5	18.2
2016	152	9.0	16.8	21.1
2017	162	10.9	14.7	18.5
2018	167	12.4	13.4	17.4
2019	185	12.9	14.3	23.2
2020	190	15.3	12.3	21.6
2021	208	15.1	13.7	13
2022	204	15.7	12.9	7.4
2023	210	14.3	14.6	21.9
2024	204	15.4	13.2	37.7

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 Lincoln Heights Montessori

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	99	6.0	16.5	18.2
2016	152	9.0	16.8	21.1
2017	162	10.9	14.7	18.5
2018	167	12.4	13.4	17.4
2019	185	12.9	14.3	23.2
2020	190	15.3	12.3	21.6
2021	208	15.1	13.7	13
2022	204	15.7	12.9	7.4
2023	210	14.3	14.6	21.9
2024	204	15.4	13.2	37.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lincoln Heights Montessori

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$194 (1.2%)	$15,406 (98.8%)	$15,600

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lincoln Heights Montessori

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 376^th of 1473 Elementary schools	Ranks 161^st of 1502 Elementary schools	14.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Heights Montessori)	59.4	64	4.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)	69.6	61.3	8.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	64.3	61.1	3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Lincoln Heights Montessori)	71.9	72	0.1%
3rd Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)	57.3	46.4	10.9%
3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)	56.8	48	8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln Heights Montessori)	66.7	64.3	2.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)	63.2	55.2	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
4th Grade Reading (Lincoln Heights Montessori)	90.5	67.9	22.6%
4th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)	52.5	51.5	1%
4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	185	210	13.5%
African American	74	78	5.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	15	14	6.7%
Hispanic	15	21	40%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	74	81	9.5%
Two or More Races	5	14	180%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23.2%	21.9%	1.3%

Schools Near Lincoln Heights Montessori

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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
Lincoln Heights Montessori	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	1900 New Castle St	Charlotte	28216	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(980) 343-9442	204	15	13.2	37.7%	49 (24.0%)	95 (46.6%)	27 (13.2%)	12 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	20 (9.8%)	83.2	199^th of 1505 public elementary schools	86.8%		85.3	161^st of 1502 public elementary schools	89.3%	38	72.2	58.8	90.0	70.6			66.7	58.8	90.0	64.7			90.0		$15,600	$194	$15,406
Oaklawn Language Academy	Public, Magnet	K-8	1810 Oaklawn Ave	Charlotte	28216	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(980) 343-0400	516	40	13.0	99.4%	41 (7.9%)	136 (26.4%)	328 (63.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	7 (1.4%)	60.8	570^th of 1505 public elementary schools	62.1%		57.2	633^rd of 1502 public elementary schools	57.9%	63	63.8	51.7	65.6	68.8	71.1	82.2	45.8	50.0	57.4	58.3	64.4	48.9	72.1	62.2	$10,283	$656	$9,627
University Park Creative Arts	Public, Magnet	K-5	2400 Hildebrand St	Charlotte	28216	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(980) 343-5178	236	21	11.0	98.7%	10 (4.2%)	165 (69.9%)	52 (22.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.4%)	36.9	980^th of 1505 public elementary schools	34.9%		4.9	1477^th of 1502 public elementary schools	1.7%	497	68.6	41.5	56.1				42.9	31.7	24.6				68.4		$12,569	$1,100	$11,469
Druid Hills Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	2801 Lucena Ave	Charlotte	28206	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(980) 343-5515	237	28	8.3	98.7%	4 (1.7%)	147 (62.0%)	69 (29.1%)	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (4.2%)	22.8	1232^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	18.1%		6.1	1463^rd of 1502 public elementary schools	2.6%	231	31.4	42.9	41.7	48.6		5.6	29.4	28.6	33.3	40.0	36.4	22.9	58.3	38.9	$15,769	$2,330	$13,439
Walter G. Byers School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	1415 Hamilton St	Charlotte	28206	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(980) 343-6940	320	26	12.1	99.1%	8 (2.5%)	237 (74.1%)	54 (16.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.3%)	9.6	1429^th of 1505 public elementary schools	5.0%		19.2	1267^th of 1502 public elementary schools	15.6%	162	29.7	20.6	30.6	10.5	25.0	26.9	27.0	29.4	30.6	23.7	52.5	22.2	52.8	50.0	$16,972	$2,176	$14,796
VERITAS Community School CFA	Public, Charter	K-8	2600 Grimes Street	Charlotte	28206	Mecklenburg County	VERITAS Community School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(980) 677-0101	147	6	23.6		13 (8.8%)	109 (74.1%)	14 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (7.5%)	3.4	1492^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	0.9%		1.6	1501^st of 1502 public elementary schools	0.1%	9	5.9			10.5			17.6	28.6		15.8	10.5	28.6		23.8
Irwin Academic Center	Public, Magnet	K-5	329 N. Irwin Ave	Charlotte	28202	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(980) 343-5480	381	24	15.8	36.5%	78 (20.5%)	211 (55.4%)	35 (9.2%)	35 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.8%)	76.3	306^th of 1505 public elementary schools	79.7%		76.7	292^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	80.6%	14	78.3	60.0	67.6				65.0	69.2	60.6				74.6		$11,169	$603	$10,566
Bruns Avenue Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	501 S. Bruns Ave	Charlotte	28208	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(980) 343-5495	360	23	15.7	99.2%	7 (1.9%)	269 (74.7%)	73 (20.3%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	6	1472^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	2.2%		4.1	1487^th of 1502 public elementary schools	1.0%	15	31.7	18.6	32.5				20.6	18.6	25.0				42.5		$14,397	$3,116	$11,281
First Ward Creative Arts Academy	Public, Magnet	K-5	715 N. Caldwell St	Charlotte	28202	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(980) 343-5485	447	35	12.6	98.9%	17 (3.8%)	328 (73.4%)	64 (14.3%)	6 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (6.5%)	49.7	751^st of 1505 public elementary schools	50.1%		49.3	781^st of 1502 public elementary schools	48.0%	30	63.9	65.3	54.9				43.8	52.5	42.9				59.3		$10,544	$1,199	$9,345
Highland Renaissance Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	125 W Craighead Rd	Charlotte	28206	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(980) 343-5511	403	26	15.3	99.3%	10 (2.5%)	194 (48.1%)	186 (46.2%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	23	1228^th of 1505 public elementary schools	18.4%		29	1102^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	26.6%	126	24.6	39.6	45.5				21.2	34.0	40.0				77.3		$12,308	$1,987	$10,321

Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln Heights Montessori

Is Lincoln Heights Montessori a good school?

Lincoln Heights Montessori ranks 199^th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lincoln Heights Montessori?

In the 2023-24 school year, 204 students attended Lincoln Heights Montessori.

What district is Lincoln Heights Montessori in?

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

What is the racial makeup of Lincoln Heights Montessori?

Students at Lincoln Heights Montessori are 47% African American, 24% White, 13% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

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