Selwyn Elementary is a safe and close by school for all children in grades kindergarten to fifth.
Located at 2840 Colony Rd. and within walking distance of Barclay Downs, the school is a small part of the 120-acre SouthPark Campus.
Every teacher is assigned between 15- to 17-students, and all 48 teachers provide individualized instruction to each student.
Selwyn Elementary has the ability implement a talent development program that works in conjunction with the classroom curriculum for any academically gifted students in grades second to fifth.
It has an affordable after-school enrichment program, which provides students with opportunities to play with friends, complete their homework, and participate in a wide range of extracurricular activities.
Selwyn also provides a summer program, Camp Invention, sponsored by the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Led by certified educators, it teaches children in grades kindergarten to sixth how to cultivate the mindset of an innovator.
The school’s graduation rate of 66.2% is lower than other schools within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg district; however, the dropout rate is only 5.4%.
Selwyn Elementary
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
2840 Colony Rd,
Charlotte, NC
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
School Details
Head of School
Sharone D Harris
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
85%
Reading Proficiency
79%
Niche Grade
A
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
85%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.1%
GreatSchools Rating
10
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
88.2%
State Average
54.6%
Science
86.6%
State Average
68%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
296:1
Student Diversity
Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
White
71.3%
Black
12.6%
Hispanic
6.9%
Two or more races
4.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.3%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/14/2024
Our third child is currently a student and each one of them has had a wonderful experience. Dr. Harris' leadership creates consistency on policy and personnel. We feel part of a true community and would recommend to any parent looking to send their child to Selwyn.
GreatSchools Reviews
2/3/2022
The district is a mess! C for the district. Poor curriculum. The teachers here do their best despite the district getting in the way. They mean well and want the best for every child. They are the most caring and hard working teachers we have come across. We moved to private for the curriculum, but...
8/20/2017
Gran will start second grade this year, so far, great experience. I would love to see more diversity... on a scale of 1 to 10 .... 10
12/13/2014
We relocated from Minneapolis last year when my son was in 3rd grade. This school is amazing and this is our 3rd elementary school for our son. The teachers are top notch, there is enough rigor mixed with fun and the teachers really make sure that they meet the needs of the whole child. The only dow...
5/30/2014
My daughter is just finishing up Kindergarten at Selwyn and it is a great school. Could use a little diversity, but the PTA is extremely active and involved- there is no shortage of volunteers. Amazing school- my daughter has learned so much and done really well with her testing.
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Attendance Zone
About Barclay Downs
List Price Range
$255K - $4M
Homes For Sale
18
Average Home Value
$1,026,441
Median Lot Size
16,117 Sq Ft
% Renters
52%
Household Income
$153,052
% of College Grads
75.6%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
2,724 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
82.9%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,325 - $2,756 per month
- Link Apartments® Montford
- Studio - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 362+ Sq Ft
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- Charlotte, NC
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Parks in this Area
Park Road Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Madison Central Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Wing Haven
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Botanical Gardens
Little Sugar Creek Greenway (Brandywine)
- Trails
- Hiking
Marion Diehl Park
- Picnic Area
- Pool
- Soccer
Symphony Park
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Selwyn Elementary is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Charlotte, NC and is served by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 618 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 85% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 79% are proficient in reading. Selwyn Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,026,441. Discover additional schools in the area, like Myers Park High, Charlotte Country Day School, Kent Academy, and more. Learn more about what Charlotte has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Selwyn Elementary.