Dilworth Elementary School: Latta Campus

405 E. Park Ave
Charlotte, NC 28203
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 264 students in grades 3-5, Dilworth Elementary School: Latta Campus ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 264 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 10% in NC
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dilworth Elementary School: Latta Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Dilworth Elementary School: Latta Campus's student population of 264 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
264 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Dilworth Elementary School: Latta Campus ranks within the top 10% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dilworth Elementary School: Latta Campus is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NC)
#161 out of 2568 schools
(Top 10%)
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76%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dilworth Elementary School: Latta Campus and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
74%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
15%
20%
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Black
15%
25%
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White
66%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
This chart display the diversity score of Dilworth Elementary School: Latta Campus and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dilworth Elementary School: Latta Campus and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dilworth Elementary School: Latta Campus and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dilworth Elementary School: Latta Campus's ranking?
Dilworth Elementary School: Latta Campus is ranked #161 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Dilworth Elementary School: Latta Campus?
264 students attend Dilworth Elementary School: Latta Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Dilworth Elementary School: Latta Campus students are White, 15% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dilworth Elementary School: Latta Campus?
Dilworth Elementary School: Latta Campus has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dilworth Elementary School: Latta Campus offer ?
Dilworth Elementary School: Latta Campus offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Dilworth Elementary School: Latta Campus part of?
Dilworth Elementary School: Latta Campus is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 264 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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