What grades does River Gate Elementary serve?

River Gate Elementary operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Charlotte area.

Where is River Gate Elementary located?

River Gate Elementary is a urban school in Charlotte, NC.

What is the student-teacher ratio at River Gate Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at River Gate Elementary is 16.4:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Charlotte, NC?

Schools in Charlotte include River Gate Elementary and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Charlotte area.

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River Gate Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Charlotte, North Carolina|Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Charlotte, NC 28273

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Mon

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Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

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School Profile

Grades

K–5

Enrollment

721

Student:Teacher

16.4:1

Locale

Urban

District

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

99.6%

Phone

(980)344-1000

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

42%

41th percentile in NC

Math Proficiency

46%

60th percentile in NC

Chronic Absenteeism

5.2%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

62 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.9:1

Worse than average in NC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

936

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

95% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,198

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,892

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$14,255

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 18%State 49%Local 33%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$382,567

-0.8% 1yr+37.8% 5yr

Charlotte, NC metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

18.5%

Below 150% poverty line

4.6%

Unemployment rate

11.5%

Uninsured residents

9.4%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

17,254

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

16,048

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

6,379 (40%)

Autism

2,853 (18%)

Other Health Impairment

2,298 (14%)

Speech/Language Impairment

1,605 (10%)

Intellectual Disability

1,164 (7%)

Emotional Disturbance

300 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

693

Current enrollment

Stable(-8% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Aug 17, 2026

Teacher Workdays

Staff Day

Tue, Aug 25, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day

Holiday

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day	Holiday	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	Teacher Workday	Staff Day	—
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	Early Release Day	half_day	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	Q1 Ends 46 days	Event	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	Teacher Workday	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day	Holiday	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Teacher Workday	Staff Day	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Early Release Day	half_day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK, Jr. Day	Holiday	—
Thu, Jan 21, 2027	Q2 Ends 42 days	Event	—
Fri, Jan 22, 2027	Teacher Workday	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Teacher Workday	Staff Day	—
Wed, Feb 24, 2027	Early Release Day	half_day	—
Wed, Mar 24, 2027	Q3 Ends 42 days	Event	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Teacher Workday	Staff Day	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day	Holiday	—
Wed, Jun 9, 2027	Last Day of School	Event	—
Wed, Jun 9, 2027	Early Release Day	half_day	—
Wed, Jun 9, 2027	Q4 Ends 47 days	Event	—
Thu, Jun 10, 2027	Teacher Workday	Staff Day	—