Enrollment
277
Elementary
STATE 467
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ALA CHARLOTTE·NCES 370035003296
American Leadership Academy Charlotte
8000 Robinson Church Road, Charlotte, NC 28215 · (704) 595-3012 · Mecklenburg County
GRADES KG–07ELEMENTARY11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL277 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
16.3:1
17 FTE teachers
STATE 14.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
95%
262 students
STATE 82%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 45 | 16% |
| Grade 1 | 35 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 31 | 11% |
| Grade 3 | 44 | 16% |
| Grade 4 | 34 | 12% |
| Grade 5 | 23 | 8% |
| Grade 6 | 44 | 16% |
| Grade 7 | 21 | 8% |
This year's kindergarten class (45) is 114% larger than its 7th grade class (21).
Student demographics
41%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Leadership Academy Charlotte this school | 277 | 94.6% | N/A |
| Mariam Boyd Elementary Warrenton | 291 | 97.9% | 21.9% |
| Bluford Elementary Greensboro | 266 | 98.5% | 47.6% |
| B O Barnes Elementary Wilson | 274 | 98.9% | 46.8% |
| Walter G. Byers School Charlotte | 303 | 99.0% | 37.3% |
| R Freeman Sch of Engineering Wilmington | 241 | 98.8% | 15.5% |
Matched among North Carolina elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where American Leadership Academy Charlotte ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In North Carolina | In Mecklenburg County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 277 | #1,232 of 1,485 | #126 of 136 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.3:1 | #1,081 of 1,377 | #80 of 133 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 41.3% | #1,156 of 1,379 | #120 of 133 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 94.6% | #1,066 of 1,414 | #85 of 130 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
277
+96 (+53%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
16.3:1
was 25.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 277 | 17 | 16.3:1 | 95% (262) |
| 2023-24 | 132 | 8.8 | 15.1:1 | 89% (118) |
| 2022-23 | 183 | 1 | 183.0:1 | 75% (137) |
| 2020-21 | 181 | 7 | 25.9:1 | 98% (178) |
| 2017-18 | 124 | 10.4 | 11.9:1 | 85% (106) |
| 2015-16 | 180 | 11 | 16.4:1 | 0% (0) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for American Leadership Academy Charlotte.
Since 2017-18: students up 123% (124 to 277); teachers up 64% (10.4 to 17).
About American Leadership Academy Charlotte
American Leadership Academy Charlotte is a low-enrollment elementary school with an address in Charlotte, North Carolina. The latest federal count shows 277 students in kindergarten through 7. Against the 467-student average for elementary schools in North Carolina, enrollment here is 41% lower.
For district matters, American Leadership Academy Charlotte falls under ALA Charlotte.
Black students make up a majority at American Leadership Academy Charlotte, at 75%. Other students are 16% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, and 3% White. That is higher than the 30% Black share among all Mecklenburg County residents. The school's diversity index is 41%, meaning two students picked at random have a 41% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
American Leadership Academy Charlotte employs 17 full-time-equivalent teachers. That gives a ratio of about 16.3:1. This ratio sits 1.4 above the 14.9:1 average for elementary schools in North Carolina. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility was 95% in 2024-25. That is 24 points above the 71% average for public schools in Mecklenburg County.
Federal survey data for Mecklenburg County show that the median household income is $87,005, roughly 49% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. There are 226 public schools in Mecklenburg County, enrolling about 170,407 students in all.
The shortest distance from American Leadership Academy Charlotte to another public school is about 1.1 miles, to Hickory Grove Elementary. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
In the federal locale system, American Leadership Academy Charlotte is coded City: Large, for schools inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more. The school is classified as a charter school in federal data.
American Leadership Academy Charlotte reported 181 students in 2020-21 and 277 in 2024-25. Changes that large sometimes follow a school adding or dropping grades, so the two figures may not cover the same grades. By 2024-25, the school had 16.3 students per teacher, compared with 25.9 in 2020-21.
Conversations here can range across enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Mecklenburg County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,154,681
Census ACS
Median income
$87,005
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
49%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
226
170,407 students
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- Hickory Grove Elementary1.1 mi · 643
- J. H. Gunn Elementary1.6 mi · 616
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- Grove Park Elementary School2.4 mi · 740
- Lawrence Orr Elementary2.5 mi · 751
Frequently asked questions
About American Leadership Academy CharlotteWhat is the total enrollment at American Leadership Academy Charlotte?
American Leadership Academy Charlotte enrolls approximately 277 students in grades KG-07.
What age range does American Leadership Academy Charlotte serve?
American Leadership Academy Charlotte serves students from grade KG through grade 07.
What is the student-teacher ratio at American Leadership Academy Charlotte?
The student-to-teacher ratio at American Leadership Academy Charlotte is approximately 16.3:1 (17 FTE teachers).
How diverse is American Leadership Academy Charlotte?
American Leadership Academy Charlotte reports a student body of 3% White, 16% Hispanic, 75% Black, 6% Two or more.
What district is American Leadership Academy Charlotte in?
American Leadership Academy Charlotte is part of ALA Charlotte.
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