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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Key statistics
147,299
Students enrolled
179
Public schools
8,917
Classroom teachers (FTE)
16.5:1
Students per teacher
Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data. School year: 2024-25.
District details
Grades served
PK to 13
Total staff (FTE)
17,310
District office
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte NC 28208
Phone
County
Mecklenburg County
Official website
NCES District ID
3702970
About Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Description provided by the district or community — not part of the NCES dataset.
Mission:The mission of CMS is to maximize academic achievement by every student in every school.Vision:Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools provides all students the best education available anywhere, preparing every child to lead a rich and productive life.Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) is located in the Charlotte, North Carolina region and provides academic instruction, rigor and support each school day to more than 141,100 students in kindergarten through 12th grade in 159 schools throughout the cities and towns of Mecklenburg County. CMS believes setting high standards for all students creates a greater opportunity for future success – in our communities, within the region and across our diverse and global society. Each day, CMS students are prepared to be leaders in a technologically savvy and globally competitive world.