Walter G. Byers School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Charlotte, North Carolina 28206 · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
#1121 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#44491 of 50,301 nationally
About Walter G. Byers School
Walter G. Byers School is a public elementary located in Charlotte, in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 303 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 20.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1121st of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (75th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 303.
There are 174 schools in Charlotte; Walter G. Byers School ranks 110th of 165 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)22%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.6
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 Walter G. Byers School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Walter G. Byers School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Oaklawn Language Academy
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Northwest School of the Arts
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Druid Hills Academy
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Bruns Avenue Elementary
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415 students · 2.2 km away
University Park Creative Arts
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
212 students · 2.5 km away
Williams Secondary Montessori
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 7–12
401 students · 2.5 km away
Villa Heights Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
153 students · 2.7 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Walter G. Byers School a good school?
Walter G. Byers School has a Success Index (US) of 20.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1121 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 Walter G. Byers School rank in North Carolina?
Walter G. Byers School ranks #1121 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #44491 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Walter G. Byers School?
Walter G. Byers School had 303 students in 2025.
Is Walter G. Byers School a elementary school or a high school?
Walter G. Byers School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Walter G. Byers School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Walter G. Byers School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.