- Enrollment
- 3,225
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Huntersville, NC
North Academy of World Languages
Federal NCES profile for North Academy of World Languages, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370297003557
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Academy of World Languages earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Huntersville · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
North Academy of World Languages has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Academy of World Languages ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Huntersville, NC.
School address
District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370297003557 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+61 students YoY
North Academy of World Languages grew from 617 students in 2022-23 to 678 in 2023-24 (+9.9%).
Teacher FTE added 44.4 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+61 students YoY 370297003557 · Huntersville, NC Elementary · MID · TRAD
668 enr · 15.2:1 · 31.8% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Myers Park High School (3,225 students)
North Academy of World Languages grew from 617 students in 2022-23 to 678 in 2023-24 (+9.9%). Teacher FTE added 44.4 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
North Academy of World Languages in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Myers Park Hig
Myers Park High School
3,225 students
- Ardrey Kell Hi
Ardrey Kell High School
3,036 students
- South Mecklenb
South Mecklenburg High School
2,534 students
- William Amos H
William Amos Hough High
2,518 students
- East Mecklenbu
East Mecklenburg High School
2,422 students
- This school 668
North Academy of World Languages
668 students
What this shows North Academy of World Languages reports 668 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Academy of World Languages compares
North Academy of World Languages is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▼ 52% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 668 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
668
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,198
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
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 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.8%
White 25.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.0%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, North Academy of World Languages is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reports $12,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Academy of World Languages Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myers Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ardrey Kell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Amos Hough High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Academy of World Languages's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 elementary schools in Huntersville
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Huntersville Elementary
Standard public school
867 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Torrence Creek Elementary
Standard public school
653 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Bonnie Cone Classical Academy
Standard public school
642 students
Grand Oak Elementary
Standard public school
549 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Long Creek Elementary
Standard public school
527 students 16:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~668 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Academy of World Languages
How many students attend North Academy of World Languages?
North Academy of World Languages has 668 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Huntersville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 617 (2022-23) → 678 (2023-24), up 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Academy of World Languages?
The student-teacher ratio at North Academy of World Languages is 15.2:1, which is 4% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% 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 North Academy of World Languages?
31.8% of students at North Academy of World Languages are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Academy of World Languages?
The largest demographic group at North Academy of World Languages is African American at 41.8% of enrollment, in Huntersville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Academy of World Languages?
North Academy of World Languages has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Academy of World Languages rank among elementary schools in Huntersville?
By Resource Investment Index, North Academy of World Languages ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Huntersville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Huntersville on the city page.
What other schools are in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?
Besides North Academy of World Languages, 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.