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    State of NC
    2nd largest district in N.C.
    and 16th largest in the nation

  • 141,700 Students

    (20-day count), representing

    175

    Countries of origin

    146

    Native languages

  • Diversity

    34% Black

     

    31% Hispanic

     

    24% White

     

    7% Asian

     

    4% Multicultural

     

    <1% American Indian

     

    <1% Pacific Islander

     

  • 186 Schools

    Organized by 11 Performance Areas

    102 Elementary Schools

     

    28 Middle Schools

     

    17 K-8 Schools

     

    35 High Schools

     

    4 Enrichment Schools

     

  • Largest school transportation

    system in N.C.

     

    100,000+

    students transported

     

    109,000

    miles per day

     

    26,500

    bus stops daily

     

    17,346,000

    miles a year

  • 115,000 meals

    served daily, including free breakfasts at all

    schools and free breakfast and lunches at

    113 schools

  • Our 2024 - 29 Strategic Plan is designed to:

    • Meet our goals set by the Board for improved literacy, math skills, and post secondary readiness to be enrolled, enlisted or employed.
    • Adhere to guardrails mandated by the Board to maintain equity, safety, well-being and quality teachers.
    • Advance our 4 pillars of excellence: Academic, People, Operational, and Engagement.

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  • CMS leads the way with innovative programs and options to support educators and teach every student in a safe, enriching environment.

    • CMS Teacher Residency provides a path for teachers to earn a certification while teaching; 190 teachers are currently in the program.
    • At Home in CMS, a new collaborative initiative, will help provide housing for educators.
    • 1:1 Technology District, with a device for every student.
    • Career and Technical Education (CTE) offers 16 Career Clusters that include over 70 different CTE course pathways that can lead to endless career opportunities for students.
    • Dedicated CMS Police Department with 245 security team members committed to student and staff safety.

  • 2024-25 $2.1 billion Operating Budget aligns with the district's resources with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education's priorities outlined in the Goals and Guardrails.

  • Funding Sources

    54% State

     

    34% Local

     

    8% Federal

     

    4% Other

     

  • Funding Uses

    53% Salaries

     

    23% Benefits

     

    13% Purchased Services

     

    6% Supplies & Materials

     

    5% Charter School Pass-through

     

    <1% Furniture & Equipment