P.S. 3 serves 397 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
397 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
6%
22%
Black
87%
24%
White
3%
42%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend P.S. 3?
397 students attend P.S. 3.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of P.S. 3 students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.S. 3?
P.S. 3 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does P.S. 3 offer ?
P.S. 3 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is P.S. 3 part of?
P.S. 3 is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
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