Serving 340 students in grades 3-5, Cotswold Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cotswold Elementary serves the southeast part of Charlotte, NC, encompassing an area of approximately 3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cotswold Elementary School's student population of 340 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
340 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Excellence without Exception
School Rankings
Cotswold Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cotswold Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1774 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)46%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
38%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cotswold Elementary School's ranking?
Cotswold Elementary School is ranked #1774 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Cotswold Elementary School often compared to?
Cotswold Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Billingsville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Cotswold Elementary School?
340 students attend Cotswold Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Cotswold Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cotswold Elementary School?
Cotswold Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cotswold Elementary School offer ?
Cotswold Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cotswold Elementary School part of?
Cotswold Elementary School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
In what neighborhood is Cotswold Elementary School located?
Cotswold Elementary School is located in the Cotswold neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 1 other public schools located in Cotswold.
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