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Enrollment
621
Combined
STATE 731
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·TELRA INSTITUTE·NCES 370047203556
Telra Institute
4150 McKee Rd, Charlotte, NC 28270 · (704) 727-2530 · Mecklenburg County
GRADES KG–09COMBINED11-CITYCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL621 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
16.9:1
37 FTE teachers
STATE 16.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
10%
64 students
STATE 82%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 74 | 12% |
| Grade 1 | 77 | 12% |
| Grade 2 | 75 | 12% |
| Grade 3 | 76 | 12% |
| Grade 4 | 74 | 12% |
| Grade 5 | 73 | 12% |
| Grade 6 | 58 | 9% |
| Grade 7 | 64 | 10% |
| Grade 8 | 33 | 5% |
| Grade 9 | 17 | 3% |
This year's kindergarten class (74) is 124% larger than its 8th grade class (33).
Student demographics
68%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
Schools most like Telra Institute
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telra Institute this school | 621 | 10.3% | N/A |
| Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail Indian Trail | 1,268 | 43.7% | N/A |
| Highlands School Highlands | 344 | 33.4% | 55.0% |
| American Leadership Academy-Coastal Wilmington | 1,002 | 35.4% | N/A |
| Cherokee Extension School Bryson City | 110 | 2.7% | N/A |
| Ocracoke School Ocracoke | 139 | 42.4% | 72.3% |
Matched among North Carolina K-12 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 Telra Institute ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 621 | #9 of 46 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.9:1 | #11 of 15 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 67.7% | #2 of 15 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 10.3% | #16 of 17 |
Ranked against other public K-12 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.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 621 | 36.9 | 16.9:1 | 10% (64) |
| 2023-24 | 551 | 15 | 36.7:1 | 9% (52) |
| 2022-23 | 467 | 15.1 | 30.9:1 | 9% (40) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Telra Institute.
About Telra Institute
Telra Institute, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a low-enrollment school serving multiple grade levels. Enrollment stands at 621 students, covering kindergarten through 9.
Telra Institute operates as its own local education agency.
Of every 100 students at Telra Institute, about 41 are Asian, the largest group. It is also 37% White, 9% multiracial, 9% Hispanic, and 3% Black. For comparison, the population of Mecklenburg County is roughly 6% Asian. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 68, compared with 70 nationally.
Telra Institute reported 36.9 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, a ratio of 16.9:1. Combined schools in North Carolina have an average ratio of 16.1:1. Roughly 10% of students at Telra Institute can receive free or reduced-price lunch. That rate is below the 71% average among public schools in Mecklenburg County.
American Community Survey estimates for Mecklenburg County show that median household income comes to about $87,005, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 49% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 7%. Across Mecklenburg County, 226 public schools serve about 170,407 students.
Among nearby public schools, McKee Road Elementary is closest at about 0.1 miles. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of Telra Institute.
The federal government classifies Telra Institute's location as City: Large. Telra Institute is a charter school, a type of public school that operates under a charter.
People who know Telra Institute can post here about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
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
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Charlotte
- Myers Park High SchoolHigh · 3,225 students
- Ardrey Kell High SchoolHigh · 3,036 students
- South Mecklenburg High SchoolHigh · 2,534 students
- East Mecklenburg High SchoolHigh · 2,422 students
- Palisades High SchoolHigh · 2,332 students
- Julius L. Chambers High SchoolHigh · 2,225 students
Nearby schools
- McKee Road Elementary0.1 mi · 534
- Providence Spring Elementary0.9 mi · 586
- Union Day School1.5 mi · 638
- Socrates Academy1.5 mi · 1,039
- Jay M. Robinson Middle1.7 mi · 1,333
- Rea Farms STEAM Academy1.7 mi · 1,098
Frequently asked questions
About Telra InstituteHow large is Telra Institute?
Telra Institute enrolls approximately 621 students in grades KG-09.
What age range does Telra Institute serve?
Telra Institute serves students from grade KG through grade 09.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Telra Institute?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Telra Institute is approximately 16.9:1 (37 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Telra Institute?
Student demographics at Telra Institute are roughly 37% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% Black, 41% Asian, 9% Two or more.
What district is Telra Institute in?
Telra Institute is part of Telra Institute.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.