- Enrollment
- 3,225
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Charlotte, NC
Starmount Academy of Excellence
Federal NCES profile for Starmount Academy of Excellence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370297003356
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Starmount Academy of Excellence earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of North Carolina schools.
- #20 of 70
- schools in Charlotte · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 49.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Starmount Academy of Excellence has class sizes smaller than 78% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Starmount Academy of Excellence ranks #20 of 70 schools in Charlotte, NC.
School address
District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370297003356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Starmount Academy of Excellence held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.7 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 370297003356 · Charlotte, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 13:1 · 49.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Myers Park High School (3,225 students)
Starmount Academy of Excellence held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.7 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Starmount Academy of Excellence 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 416
Starmount Academy of Excellence
416 students
What this shows Starmount Academy of Excellence reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How Starmount Academy of Excellence compares
Starmount Academy of Excellence 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.1% | ▼ 26% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 22% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.5%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.6%
African American 16.8%
White 2.4%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.8, Starmount Academy of Excellence is less 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 Starmount Academy of Excellence 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Starmount Academy of Excellence'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 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
Nationwide other 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 (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Starmount Academy of Excellence
How many students attend Starmount Academy of Excellence?
Starmount Academy of Excellence has 416 students enrolled. It is a public school in Charlotte, NC. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 474 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Starmount Academy of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Starmount Academy of Excellence is 13:1, which is 18% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 17% 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 Starmount Academy of Excellence?
49.1% of students at Starmount Academy of Excellence are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Starmount Academy of Excellence?
The largest demographic group at Starmount Academy of Excellence is Hispanic or Latino at 79.6% of enrollment, in Charlotte, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Starmount Academy of Excellence?
Starmount Academy of Excellence has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Starmount Academy of Excellence rank among schools in Charlotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Starmount Academy of Excellence ranks #20 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.
What other schools are in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?
Besides Starmount Academy of Excellence, 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.