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Carolina Charter Academy

8529 NC Highway 55, Angier, NC 27501 · (984) 300-3015 · Wake County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY41-RURALCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL782 STUDENTS
Enrollment
782
Elementary
STATE 467
Student : Teacher
16.0:1
49 FTE teachers
STATE 14.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 82%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
95
Grade 1
119
Grade 2
84
Grade 3
95
Grade 4
95
Grade 5
102
Grade 6
70
Grade 7
60
Grade 8
62
Student demographics
White
40352%
STATE 42%
Hispanic
13617%
STATE 22%
Black
8010%
STATE 25%
Asian
10313%
STATE 4%
Two+
608%
STATE 6%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
36046%
Female
42254%

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About Carolina Charter Academy

Carolina Charter Academy is a roomy primary school in Angier, North Carolina, overseen by Carolina Charter Academy: CFA. The school enrolls 782 students in grades K through 8. Enrollment runs roughly 67% larger than the state mean of about 467.

Carolina Charter Academy is a school of Carolina Charter Academy: CFA, the district that handles curriculum, staffing, and budget for the campus.

Looking at the student body, Carolina Charter Academy logs that the most-represented group is White (52%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. The remainder comes out to 17% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 10% Black, 8% multiracial.

On the resource side, On paper, Carolina Charter Academy has 49 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 16.0:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 14.9:1 average.

Around the school, Wake County reports that median household income runs about $105,768, roughly 57% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 5%. Carolina Charter Academy is one of 237 public schools in Wake County (combined enrollment of about 184,790 students).

The closest other public school is Angier Elementary, roughly 2.2 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in a rural area. As a public charter, Carolina Charter Academy runs on public funding but with greater curricular and operational autonomy than a typical district school.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Wake County at a glance

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Population
1,178,653
Census ACS
Median income
$105,768
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
57%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
237
184,790 students

Quick facts

School name
Carolina Charter Academy
District
Carolina Charter Academy: CFA
Address
8529 NC Highway 55, Angier, NC 27501
Phone
(984) 300-3015
County
Wake County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–08
Total enrollment
782
Teachers (FTE)
49
Student–teacher ratio
16.0:1
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
370042303461
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Carolina Charter Academy: CFA
Other schools in Angier
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Carolina Charter Academy
How many students attend Carolina Charter Academy?
Carolina Charter Academy enrolls approximately 782 students in grades KG-08.
Is Carolina Charter Academy an elementary, middle, or high school?
Carolina Charter Academy is an elementary school covering grades KG-08.
How many students per teacher at Carolina Charter Academy?
Approximately 16.0:1 students per teacher at Carolina Charter Academy.
How diverse is Carolina Charter Academy?
Carolina Charter Academy reports a student body of 52% White, 17% Hispanic, 10% Black, 13% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Is Carolina Charter Academy public or private?
Carolina Charter Academy is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by Carolina Charter Academy: CFA.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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