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Walter G. Byers School

Charlotte, North Carolina · Grades PreK to 8 · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

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About Walter G. Byers School

Walter G. Byers School is a public school in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving pre-K through grade 8. Enrollment was 303 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Charlotte. With about 24.6 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 12.3 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Mecklenburg County. Families comparing options will find 76 other schools within 5 miles. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools runs 186 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	1415 Hamilton St, Charlotte, NC 28206
Phone	(980) 343-6940
School district	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	303
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	24.6
Students per teacher	12.3
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 370297002660). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Walter G. Byers School serve?

Walter G. Byers School serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Walter G. Byers School?

Walter G. Byers School reported 303 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter G. Byers School?

About 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 303 students and 24.6 teachers in federal data.

Is Walter G. Byers School a public or charter school?

Walter G. Byers School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Walter G. Byers School in?

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

Where is Walter G. Byers School located?

Walter G. Byers School is at 1415 Hamilton St, Charlotte, NC 28206. The phone number is (980) 343-6940.

How many other schools are near Walter G. Byers School?

There are 76 other schools within 5 miles of Walter G. Byers School in our directory.