Serving 535 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mcalpine Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: McAlpine Elementary serves the south part of Charlotte, NC, covering an attendance zone of approximately 5 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.3 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.9 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcalpine Elementary School's student population of 535 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
535 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Mcalpine Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcalpine Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#999 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)61%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
22%
22%
Black
14%
24%
White
55%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.6%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcalpine Elementary School's ranking?
Mcalpine Elementary School is ranked #999 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Mcalpine Elementary School?
535 students attend Mcalpine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Mcalpine Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcalpine Elementary School?
Mcalpine Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mcalpine Elementary School offer ?
Mcalpine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcalpine Elementary School part of?
Mcalpine Elementary School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
In what neighborhood is Mcalpine Elementary School located?
Mcalpine Elementary School is located in the Touchstone Village neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
McAlpine Elementary seemed like a really good school at first. My daughters Pre-K teachers are great and I trust them. My son is in an AU classroom and I trust his AU teachers, but recently he came home with 4 bruises that even my son's doctor says looks like finger marks, as if he was restrained to hard. I don't know what happened, all I know is he came home with marks on him and that's not supposed to happen. I think the good teachers at McAlpine should find another school to teach at.
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