McAlpine Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Charlotte, North Carolina 28277 · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
#152 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#12213 of 50,301 nationally
About McAlpine Elementary
McAlpine Elementary is a public elementary located in Charlotte, in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 535 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 68.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 152nd of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (58th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 535.
There are 174 schools in Charlotte; McAlpine Elementary ranks 29th of 165 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)59%
- Reading proficiency (30%)56%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)29.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for McAlpine Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near McAlpine Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ballantyne Ridge High School
Charlotte · Public other · Grades 9–11
1,414 students · 1.3 km away
Endhaven Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
790 students · 1.8 km away
South Charlotte Middle
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
770 students · 2.8 km away
Smithfield Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
672 students · 3.8 km away
Olde Providence Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
687 students · 4.2 km away
South Mecklenburg High School
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,534 students · 4.2 km away
Hawk Ridge Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
640 students · 4.3 km away
Quail Hollow Middle
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,090 students · 4.3 km away
Jay M. Robinson Middle
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,333 students · 4.6 km away
Polo Ridge Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
634 students · 4.9 km away
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East Garner Elementary
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Fremont STARS Elementary
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FPG Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is McAlpine Elementary a good school?
McAlpine Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 68.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #152 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does McAlpine Elementary rank in North Carolina?
McAlpine Elementary ranks #152 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #12213 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend McAlpine Elementary?
McAlpine Elementary had 535 students in 2025.
Is McAlpine Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
McAlpine Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near McAlpine Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of McAlpine Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.