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Selwyn Elementary School

2840 Colony Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 651 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Selwyn Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 651 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 5% in NC
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Selwyn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Selwyn Elementary School's student population of 651 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
651 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Selwyn Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Selwyn Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#111 out of 2617 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Selwyn Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Selwyn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
79%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Selwyn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Selwyn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Selwyn Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Selwyn Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Selwyn Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Selwyn Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
13%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Selwyn Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
71%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Selwyn Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Selwyn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Selwyn Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Selwyn Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Selwyn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Selwyn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Selwyn Elementary School's ranking?
Selwyn Elementary School is ranked #111 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Selwyn Elementary School often compared to?
Selwyn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastover Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Selwyn Elementary School?
651 students attend Selwyn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Selwyn Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Selwyn Elementary School?
Selwyn Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Selwyn Elementary School offer ?
Selwyn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Selwyn Elementary School part of?
Selwyn Elementary School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Selwyn Elementary School located?
Selwyn Elementary School is located in the Barclay Downs neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 2 other public schools located in Barclay Downs.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 651 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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