Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

District Spending

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools spends $8,567 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 64% on instruction, 31% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NC state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 6% in 2009.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, 10% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools serves 11% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.