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North Academy of World Languages

12201 Hambright Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078 · (980) 343-0743 · Mecklenburg County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL668 STUDENTS
Enrollment
668
Elementary
DISTRICT 596 · STATE 467
Student : Teacher
14.9:1
45 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.4:1 · STATE 14.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
40%
268 students
DISTRICT 73% · 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
78
Grade 1
91
Grade 2
94
Grade 3
61
Grade 4
54
Grade 5
47
Grade 6
94
Grade 7
88
Grade 8
61
Student demographics
White
17226%
DISTRICT 24% · STATE 42%
Hispanic
16024%
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 22%
Black
27942%
DISTRICT 34% · STATE 25%
Asian
71%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 4%
Two+
507%
DISTRICT 4% · 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
30946%
Female
35954%

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Test scores

NC EOG / EOC 2024-25 . % Grade Level Proficient (Level 3+)
English Language Arts
76.9%
NC avg 50.9%
Math
75.1%
NC avg 52.2%
Source: NC EOG / EOC. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
77.5%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
66.6%
based on NC schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+10.9pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

About North Academy of World Languages

North Academy of World Languages is one of the mid-tier K-5 schools in Huntersville, North Carolina, operated by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, with 668 students on its rolls from grades K through 8. By comparison, North Carolina's public schools average about 467 students each, so North Academy of World Languages sits 43% bigger than that benchmark.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools runs 186 schools in total, collectively educating 145,014 students. North Academy of World Languages is one of those campuses.

Demographically, North Academy of World Languages lists that the most-represented group is Black (42%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Other groups include 26% White, 24% Hispanic, 7% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 30% Black, putting the school's mix considerably more Black than the area baseline.

On the resource side, Staff filings list 45 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 14.9:1 students per teacher. The state averages about 14.9:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Roughly 40% of students at North Academy of World Languages qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Mecklenburg County (around 71%), the school's rate is noticeably below typical.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), North Academy of World Languages tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 66.6% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 77.5%.

Across the wider county, Mecklenburg County reports that median household income runs about $87,005, 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. North Academy of World Languages is one of 226 public schools in Mecklenburg County (combined enrollment of about 170,407 students).

Blythe Elementary is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.1 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Among the 4 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), North Academy of World Languages ranks 1st on composite proficiency, above the local average of 44.6%.

The campus sits in a commuter-belt setting.

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Mecklenburg County at a glance

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Population
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

Quick facts

School name
North Academy of World Languages
District
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Address
12201 Hambright Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
Phone
(980) 343-0743
County
Mecklenburg County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–08
Total enrollment
668
Teachers (FTE)
45
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
268 (40%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
370297003557
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About North Academy of World Languages
How many students attend North Academy of World Languages?
North Academy of World Languages enrolls approximately 668 students in grades KG-08.
Is North Academy of World Languages an elementary, middle, or high school?
North Academy of World Languages is an elementary school covering grades KG-08.
How many teachers does North Academy of World Languages have?
North Academy of World Languages employs 45 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.9:1.
What is the student diversity at North Academy of World Languages?
Student demographics at North Academy of World Languages are roughly 26% White, 24% Hispanic, 42% Black, 1% Asian, 7% Two or more.
What district is North Academy of World Languages in?
North Academy of World Languages is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
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