Serving 616 students in grades Kindergarten-5, J. H. Gunn 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 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: J H Gunn Elementary serves the eastern part of Charlotte, NC, covering an area of approximately 5.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.4 miles to the school from the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
J. H. Gunn Elementary School's student population of 616 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
616 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
J. H. Gunn 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 J. H. Gunn Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#2256 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)35%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
52%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Black
34%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
6%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.6%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J. H. Gunn Elementary School's ranking?
J. H. Gunn Elementary School is ranked #2256 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are J. H. Gunn Elementary School often compared to?
J. H. Gunn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Reedy Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend J. H. Gunn Elementary School?
616 students attend J. H. Gunn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of J. H. Gunn Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J. H. Gunn Elementary School?
J. H. Gunn Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does J. H. Gunn Elementary School offer ?
J. H. Gunn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is J. H. Gunn Elementary School part of?
J. H. Gunn Elementary School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
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