Enrollment
1,376
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mooresville, NC
Langtree Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Langtree Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370033103287Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Langtree Charter Academy earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #7 of 9
- schools in Mooresville · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 24.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Langtree Charter Academy has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Langtree Charter Academy ranks #7 of 9 schools in Mooresville, NC.
School address
District: Langtree Charter Academy · North Carolina
NCES ID 370033103287 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
94.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.9%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Langtree Charter Academy compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Langtree Charter Academy
Langtree Charter Academy is a large charter combined-grade school in Mooresville, North Carolina, enrolling 1,376 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.9% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the North Carolina average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,376 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 134 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #117, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 459 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Mooresville's public schools, it stands alongside Pine Lake Preparatory (1,888 students): Langtree Charter Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 16.9:1).
Langtree Charter Academy is a single-school charter district, so Langtree Charter Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 1,376 students, it is also among the largest single-school districts in North Carolina, well beyond the enrollment of a typical standalone charter.
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 Langtree Charter Academy compares
Langtree Charter 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 62% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,376 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,376
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$9,913
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 459 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 62.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
African American 13.9%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Langtree Charter Academy is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Langtree Charter Academy, which includes Langtree Charter Academy.
$9,913
Per student
-18%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.7%
State 64.6%
Federal 8.7%
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.
Similar other schools in Mooresville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pine Lake Preparatory
Standard public school
1,888 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Coddle Creek Elementary
Standard public school
808 students 18:1 students per teacher
Shepherd Elementary
Standard public school
738 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Lakeshore Elementary
Standard public school
658 students 14:1 students per teacher
Lake Norman Elementary
Standard public school
641 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Woodland Heights Elementary
Standard public school
594 students 13.8:1 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 (~1,376 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Langtree Charter Academy
How many students attend Langtree Charter Academy?
Langtree Charter Academy has 1,376 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mooresville, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Langtree Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Langtree Charter Academy is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 7% 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 Langtree Charter Academy?
24.9% of students at Langtree Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Langtree Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Langtree Charter Academy is White at 62.1% of enrollment, in Mooresville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Langtree Charter Academy?
Langtree Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Langtree Charter Academy rank among schools in Mooresville?
By Resource Investment Index, Langtree Charter Academy ranks #7 of 9 schools in Mooresville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mooresville on the city page.
Is Langtree Charter Academy a good school?
Langtree Charter Academy earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also one of the largest 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 Langtree Charter Academy?
None; Langtree Charter Academy is a single-school charter district, and Langtree Charter Academy is its only campus.
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