Newell Elementary School

Newell Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
325 Rocky River Rd W,  Charlotte, NC
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
4.5
3.1
574 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Lydia Fergison
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
19%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.5%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
37.5%
State Average
54.6%
Science
37.8%
State Average
68%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
360:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
Hispanic
50.8%
Black
41.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3%
Two or more races
2.3%
White
1.9%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 2 Reviews
4.0 Alum
9/16/2022
This is a good school for elementary students especially for those with a big sense of curiosity that they like to feed into.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/23/2025
I transferred from a PWI, and initially, the teachers exceeded my expectations with their high level of care and dedication. However, I’ve noticed challenges with the administration, particularly regarding communication—they are difficult to reach, and parents often need to follow up repeatedly, eve...
5.0 parent
1/13/2023
I want to express my gratitude to the entire staff of this school. We are emigrants. Each teacher showed care and attention to my son who does not know the language. Friendly atmosphere and order, security at the entrance to the school, control. Special regards to Mrs. Lorenzo, Mrs. Campell, Mr. Poc...
1.0 parent
12/5/2020
Horrible school!! Do not send your children here. Front desk is the worst. They are unprofessional and incompetent. Communication between front desk staff and teachers seem to be non-existent. The school is also a disorganized mess. The staff is also petty and vindictive. The school is rated poorly...
1.0 other
7/3/2018
Newell elementary has potential. The teacher and ta's are amazing and they all work very hard despite the lack of support they receive, the working conditions, the erratic and overall poor management from the administration. The principal and the administration here need to be investigated for the u...

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Newell Elementary School 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 574 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 19% are proficient in reading. Newell Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $274,647. Discover additional schools in the area, like University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Julius L. Chambers High School, Charlotte Engineering Early College-UNCC, and more. Learn more about what Charlotte has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Newell Elementary School.

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