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Idlewild Elementary

Charlotte, North Carolina · Grades PreK to 5 · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

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About Idlewild Elementary

Idlewild Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Charlotte, North Carolina. Enrollment was 850 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Charlotte. There are about 16.9 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (50.2 teachers in all). Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. It is one of 186 schools in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Mecklenburg County. Within 5 miles there are 68 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	7101 Idlewild Rd, Charlotte, NC 28212
Phone	(980) 343-6411
School district	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	850
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	50.2
Students per teacher	16.9
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Mecklenburg County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 370297001228). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Idlewild Elementary serve?

Idlewild Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Idlewild Elementary?

Idlewild Elementary reported 850 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Idlewild Elementary?

About 16.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 850 students and 50.2 teachers in federal data.

Is Idlewild Elementary a public or charter school?

Idlewild Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Idlewild Elementary in?

Idlewild Elementary is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nc/charlotte-mecklenburg-schools/

Where is Idlewild Elementary located?

Idlewild Elementary is at 7101 Idlewild Rd, Charlotte, NC 28212. The phone number is (980) 343-6411.

How many other schools are near Idlewild Elementary?

There are 68 other schools within 5 miles of Idlewild Elementary in our directory.