- Enrollment
- 3,225
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Charlotte, NC
South Academy of International Languages
Federal NCES profile for South Academy of International Languages, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370297001273
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Academy of International Languages earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #14 of 59
- elementary schools in Charlotte · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
South Academy of International Languages has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Academy of International Languages ranks #14 of 59 elementary schools in Charlotte, NC.
School address
District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370297001273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
South Academy of International Languages held near 1,227 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 77.7 → 83.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 370297001273 · Charlotte, NC Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,259 enr · 16.4:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Myers Park High School (3,225 students)
South Academy of International Languages held near 1,227 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 77.7 → 83.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
South Academy of International 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 1,259
South Academy of International Languages
1,259 students
What this shows South Academy of International Languages reports 1,259 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Academy of International Languages compares
South Academy of International Languages held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 62% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,259 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,259
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 67% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 33.4%
Hispanic or Latino 33.2%
African American 18.3%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 5.7%
Largest group: White at 33.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, South Academy of International 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 South Academy of International 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 | Higher 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 South Academy of International 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 Charlotte
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Rea Farms Steam Academy
Standard public school
1,098 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Mallard Creek Stem Academy
Standard public school
961 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Palisades Park Elementary
Standard public school
940 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Unity Classical Charter School
Standard public school
928 students 40.3:1 students per teacher
Collinswood Language Academy
Standard public school
893 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy
Standard public school
884 students 19.6:1 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 (~1,259 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Academy of International Languages
How many students attend South Academy of International Languages?
South Academy of International Languages has 1,259 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Charlotte, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,223 (2022-23) → 1,227 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Academy of International Languages?
The student-teacher ratio at South Academy of International Languages is 16.4:1, which is 4% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Academy of International Languages?
24.8% of students at South Academy of International Languages are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Academy of International Languages?
The largest demographic group at South Academy of International Languages is White at 33.4% of enrollment, in Charlotte, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Academy of International Languages?
South Academy of International Languages has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 South Academy of International Languages rank among elementary schools in Charlotte?
By Resource Investment Index, South Academy of International Languages ranks #14 of 59 elementary 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 elementary schools in Charlotte on the city page.
What other schools are in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?
Besides South Academy of International 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.