Enrollment
91
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Charlotte, NC
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy
Federal NCES profile for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370297002169
👥 S:T ratio 81
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #13 of 70
- schools in Charlotte · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 4.8:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 96.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy ranks #13 of 70 schools in Charlotte, NC.
School address
District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370297002169 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.8:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-70% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.2%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Charlotte, North Carolina, enrolling 91 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 4.8:1, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy is leaner than roughly 99% of North Carolina schools and 70% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 96.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of North Carolina schools, with 91 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 57 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #39.
Its student body is led by African American (63%) and White (15%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 91 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 95.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 59 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 91 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Charlotte's public schools, it stands alongside Sugar Creek Charter (1,591 students): Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (4.8:1 vs 30:1).
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools also operates Myers Park High School (3,225 students) and Ardrey Kell High School (3,036 students) alongside Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy compares
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.8:1 | ▼ 70% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.2% | ▲ 46% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 91 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.8:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
91
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
96.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4.8:1
students per teacher
- 70% below state mean
Top 1% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
95.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,853
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 91 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 64.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 62.6%
White 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, which includes Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy.
$11,853
Per student
-1%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.2%
State 52.1%
Federal 15.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myers Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ardrey Kell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Amos Hough High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,225
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,036
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,534
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,518
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Charlotte
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sugar Creek Charter
Standard public school
1,591 students 30:1 students per teacher
Bradford Preparatory School
Standard public school
1,566 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Corvian Community School
Standard public school
1,376 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Northwest School of the Arts
Standard public school
993 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Jackson Day School
Standard public school
882 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Cochrane Collegiate Academy
Standard public school
854 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~91 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy
How many students attend Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy?
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy has 91 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Charlotte, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy is 4.8:1, which is 70% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 69% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy?
96.2% of students at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy?
The largest demographic group at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy is African American at 62.6% of enrollment, in Charlotte, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy?
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy rank among schools in Charlotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy ranks #13 of 70 schools in Charlotte, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Charlotte on the city page.
Is Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy a good school?
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?
Besides Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools also operates Myers Park High School (3,225 students), Ardrey Kell High School (3,036 students), and South Mecklenburg High School (2,534 students). See the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district page for the complete list.
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