Ballantyne Elementary

15425 SCHOLASTIC DR CHARLOTTE NC 28277

Top 25% School in North Carolina

Ranked 85 of 196 in North Carolina

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About Ballantyne Elementary

Education is a core part of life, and Ballantyne Elementary nurtures a lively, connected community that will do a lot to support a child's education. Ballantyne Elementary is a distinguished elementary school in North Carolina and is ranked #19 in the district, which makes it rewarding. Ballantyne Elementary enrolled 925 K–5 students with 50% female representation and 50% male representation. Eighteen percent of the students are considered economically disadvantaged, and 72% of its students are considered minorities. Ballantyne Elementary has a 17:1 student–teacher ratio with 54 full-time certified teachers. Students receive responsive instructional arrangements so they get the right amount of guidance and support they need. The elementary school has 80% of its students proficient in math and 66% of its students proficient in reading. Ballantyne Elementary employs fully funded, full-time personnel, including three counselors, who facilitate any personal growth outside of academic progress. Ballantyne Elementary encourages creative and critical thinking skills. It also fosters family commitment to the school community, allowing parents to feel confident that their children are learning to thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment.

Contact Information

Address

15425 SCHOLASTIC DR CHARLOTTE NC 28277

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Phone

(980) 343-0413

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 51%
Reading 51%
State average proficiency is 51% in Math and 51% in Reading.
54
Full-time Teachers
925
Total Students
$49394
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 85 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ballantyne Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

85

of 196 in North Carolina

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:45 AM - 3:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 28.4%
Asian 34.8%
Hispanic 12.3%
Black 19.6%
Two+ Races 4.5%
Native Am. 0.3%
White
28.4%
Asian
34.8%
Hispanic
12.3%
Black
19.6%
Two+ Races
4.5%
Native Am.
0.3%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 925
50.4%
466 Female
49.6%
459 Male

Student Population

925 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15.36134 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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FAQ

Q.What grades does Ballantyne Elementary have?

A. Ballantyne Elementary teaches kids from kindergarten to 5th grade, giving them a solid start to their education.

Q. How many students are there for each teacher at Ballantyne Elementary?

A.At Ballantyne Elementary, there are usually 17 students for every teacher. This means teachers can give each student more help.

Q. How diverse are the students at Ballantyne Elementary?

A. Ballantyne Elementary has lots of different students. About 72% of them come from minority groups, which makes the school a great place to learn about different cultures.

Q. What does Ballantyne Elementary teach?

A.Ballantyne Elementary has classes in math, reading, and creative thinking to help students do well in school.

Q. How does Ballantyne Elementary involve parents?

A. Ballantyne Elementary wants families to be involved. They have school events, talk to parents, and do things in the community to help students learn and grow.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

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Frindle

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The Wild Robot

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

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