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Huntersville Elementary

200 GILEAD RD, HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078

Top 10% School in North Carolina

Ranked 17 of 246 in North Carolina

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About Huntersville Elementary

Huntersville Elementary School, located in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district, provides families with a strong, supportive learning environment. The school day runs from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with opportunities for students to participate in active, cohesive programs due to support from parents through the PTA. On a state performance report, the school shows solid learning growth in math and reading. Rent within the community averages about $1,995 to $2,085, depending upon zip code, suggesting a competitive housing market. A new 45-classroom building is planned for 2028 to provide a better learning environment, including pre-kindergarten options. Steady academic growth and changes coming soon are leading many families to consider it one of the better elementary schools in North Carolina.

Huntersville Elementary Contact Information

Address

200 GILEAD RD, HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078

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Phone

(980) 343-3835

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 81%
Reading 69%
State average proficiency is 81% in Math and 69% in Reading.
54
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
893
Total Students
$49394
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 17 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Huntersville 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
🚀
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

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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 57.8%
Asian 9.1%
Hispanic 15.1%
Black 13.2%
Two+ Races 4.7%
Native Am. 0%
White
57.8%
Asian
9.1%
Hispanic
15.1%
Black
13.2%
Two+ Races
4.7%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 893
47.4%
423 Female
52.6%
470 Male

Student Population

893 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

243 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Huntersville Elementary is celebrating College Application Week and also, our district news recognizes the amazing Lauren Mena for her School Counselor recognition statewide this year!

FAQ

Q1. In what ways does Huntersville Elementary School support the transition for new students?

Ans. The school hosts orientation events and provides activities led by staff to help with the transition.

Q2. Are parents permitted to volunteer and assist in classrooms at Huntersville Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, after going through the district approval process, there is always a great need for parent volunteers.

Q3. Are students allowed to have snack breaks during the day at Huntersville Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, many grade levels incorporate a short snack time during the day.

Q4. What types of safety drills are conducted at Huntersville Elementary School?

Ans. The school practices drills on a regular basis to prepare students for a fire emergency, lockdown situation, or severe weather.

Q5. Is there a homework expectations guide at Huntersville Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, there is overarching homework guidance that varies by grade level, and parents will receive this information at the beginning of each school year.

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

WR

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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