Olde Providence Elementary School

3800 Rea Rd
Charlotte, NC 28226
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 639 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Olde Providence Elementary School 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 79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 639 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 10% in NC
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Olde Providence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Olde Providence Elementary School's student population of 639 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
639 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Olde Providence Elementary School 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 Olde Providence Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#130 out of 2568 schools
(Top 10%)
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79%
42%
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76%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Olde Providence Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
4%
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Hispanic
7%
20%
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Black
9%
25%
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White
73%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
This chart display the diversity score of Olde Providence Elementary School 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
8%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Olde Providence Elementary School's ranking?
Olde Providence Elementary School is ranked #130 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Olde Providence Elementary School often compared to?
Olde Providence Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beverly Woods Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Olde Providence Elementary School?
639 students attend Olde Providence Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Olde Providence Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olde Providence Elementary School?
Olde Providence Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Olde Providence Elementary School offer ?
Olde Providence Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Olde Providence Elementary School part of?
Olde Providence Elementary School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 639 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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