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
14:1
Math Proficiency
92%
Reading Proficiency
84%
Niche Grade
A
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
84%
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Math Proficiency
92%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
47
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Full Time Teachers
47
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Teachers in First or Second Year
4.1%
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GreatSchools Rating
10
6
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
11.6%
State Average
19.2%
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Science
15.2%
State Average
20.8%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
296:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
51.6%
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Female
48.4%
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White
75%
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Black
9.5%
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Hispanic
8.1%
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Two or more races
4.1%
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Asian
3.1%
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Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/14/2025
I went there its the good school and when I went there I was glad and not mad but fix the food because the food make me not glad
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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List Price Range
$249K - $3.2M
Homes For Sale
41
Average Home Value
$1,060,163
Median Lot Size
16,117 Sq Ft
% Renters
52%
Average Household Income
$153,052
% of College Grads
75.6%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
2,735 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
83.2%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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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
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- 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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 618 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 92% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 84% are proficient in reading. Selwyn Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,060,163. 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.