The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 49% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 39% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 69%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
376 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)49%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)39%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)1%
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)1%
11%
Black
(09-10)97%
31%
White
(09-10)1%
54%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
78%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% NC state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NC state average).
How many students attend First Ward Elementary School?
376 students attend First Ward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of First Ward Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does First Ward Elementary School offer ?
First Ward Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is First Ward Elementary School part of?
First Ward Elementary School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
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