The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 53% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 70%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (10-11)
485 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
38 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)53%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(10-11)1%
2%
Asian
(10-11)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(10-11)8%
13%
Black
(10-11)85%
26%
White
(10-11)1%
53%
Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)4%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
82%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% NC state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% NC state average).
How many students attend Irwin Avenue Open Elementary School?
485 students attend Irwin Avenue Open Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Irwin Avenue Open Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Irwin Avenue Open Elementary School offer ?
Irwin Avenue Open Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Irwin Avenue Open Elementary School part of?
Irwin Avenue Open Elementary School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
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