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Selwyn Elementary

2840 COLONY RD CHARLOTTE NC 28211

About Selwyn Elementary

Selwyn Elementary is situated at 2840 Colony Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209. It is a public school that prides itself on a 97.66/100 overall score and is ranked #35 in NC Elementary Schools and #4 in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

The school population is 651 students (K-5) and builds a solid academic foundation. 85% of students excel in math and 79% in reading. This elementary school employes 40 full-time certified teachers and 2 counselors and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1, supporting each student with personalized attention.

The school has 29% of students who are minorities, which adds to the overall culture. Families are happy to send their children to this school, where 47% are girls, 53% are boys, and 15% are economically diverse learners.

With great education, dedicated staff, and an engaged community, Selwyn Elementary is considered one of the well-regarded elementary schools in North Carolina.

Selwyn Elementary Contact Information

Address

2840 COLONY RD CHARLOTTE NC 28211

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Phone

(980) 343-5835

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 47% in Reading.
40
Full-time Teachers
651
Total Students
$49394
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 152 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Selwyn 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

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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:15 AM - 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:00 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 71.3%
Asian 4.3%
Hispanic 6.9%
Black 12.6%
Two+ Races 4.6%
Native Am. 0.1%
White
71.3%
Asian
4.3%
Hispanic
6.9%
Black
12.6%
Two+ Races
4.6%
Native Am.
0.1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 651
46.7%
304 Female
53.3%
347 Male

Student Population

651 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16.1 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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FAQ

Q. What community events does Selwyn Elementary host?

A. Selwyn Elementary puts on events like family nights, STEM fairs, and cultural celebrations so students and families can get involved.

Q. How does Selwyn Elementary help kids learn to read early on?

A.To help students build good reading skills early, Selwyn Elementary has reading programs, teaching support, and reading materials.

Q. Does Selwyn Elementary have sports programs?

A.Yes, Selwyn Elementary has sports like soccer, basketball, and track to get students active and teach them how to work together.

Q. How does Selwyn Elementary teach STEM subjects?

A. Selwyn Elementary adds STEM activities and projects into the schoolwork so students can learn to solve problems and think critically.

Q. How does Selwyn Elementary celebrate when students do well?

A. Selwyn Elementary acknowledges students' success with award events, honor rolls, and other celebrations to keep them motivated.

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.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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