Albemarle Road Elementary vs Idlewild Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albemarle Road Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
711 students
Idlewild Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
850 students
| Measure | Albemarle Road Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina | Idlewild Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1156 of 1,457 | #687 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #45133 of 50,301 | #36438 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 711 | 850 |
| Enrollment | 711 | 850 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 53% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idlewild Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.2 vs 19.5).
- •Idlewild Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 39%).
- •Idlewild Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 25%).
- •Albemarle Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.0).
- •Idlewild Elementary is the larger school with 850 students compared with 711.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Albemarle Road Elementary better than Idlewild Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Idlewild Elementary ranks higher (33.2 vs 19.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Albemarle Road Elementary and Idlewild Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Albemarle Road Elementary: 711. Idlewild Elementary: 850. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albemarle Road Elementary and Idlewild Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Albemarle Road Elementary is 1156th of 1,457 and Idlewild Elementary is 687th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).