Newell Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Charlotte, North Carolina 28213 · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
#1081 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#43667 of 50,301 nationally
About Newell Elementary
Newell Elementary is a public elementary located in Charlotte, in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 554 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 21.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1081st of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (65th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 554.
There are 174 schools in Charlotte; Newell Elementary ranks 102nd of 165 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)36%
- Reading proficiency (30%)20%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.5
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 Newell Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 20%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 36%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Newell Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
James Martin Middle
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
659 students · 1.8 km away
Vaughan Academy of Technology
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
309 students · 1.8 km away
Julius L. Chambers High School
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,225 students · 2.1 km away
Gov's Village STEM (Upper)
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 5–8
684 students · 2.2 km away
Gov's Village STEM (Lower)
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
784 students · 2.3 km away
United Community School
Charlotte · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
250 students · 2.6 km away
Char Eng Early College-UNCC
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 9–13
313 students · 2.6 km away
Charlotte Teacher Early College
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 9–13
192 students · 2.6 km away
Cato Middle College High School
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 11–13
173 students · 3.2 km away
Joseph W Grier Academy
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students · 3.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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554 students
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554 students
Sherwood Elementary
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553 students
Anderson Creek Primary
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553 students
River Oaks Academy
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Winstead Avenue Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Newell Elementary a good school?
Newell Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 21.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1081 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 Newell Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Newell Elementary ranks #1081 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #43667 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Newell Elementary?
Newell Elementary had 554 students in 2025.
Is Newell Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Newell Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Newell Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Newell Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.