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#1383 of 2,648 schools in NC
American Leadership Academy Charlotte
Elementary School · Ala Charlotte · Charlotte, NC
An Ala Charlotte charter elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8000 Robinson Church Road, Charlotte, NC 28215
- Math 33% vs NC 58% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at American Leadership Academy Charlotte score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 16 points across the 13-year record (2013–2025) and has held near 36% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where American Leadership Academy Charlotte sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Transit 9Minimal Transit
- Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,065
Median home value
$273,800
Median rent
$1,349/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
65.7%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28215; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Grove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 597 | Compare → |
| Charlotte Islamic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 138 | Compare → |
| J. H. Gunn ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 611 | Compare → |
| Reedy Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 881 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ala Charlotte
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,557NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
American Leadership Academy Charlotte is listed in ALA Charlotte; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About American Leadership Academy Charlotte
American Leadership Academy Charlotte is a public elementary school in Charlotte, NC, part of Ala Charlotte, serving approximately 132 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,383 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about American Leadership Academy Charlotte
What grades does American Leadership Academy Charlotte serve?
American Leadership Academy Charlotte serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend American Leadership Academy Charlotte?
American Leadership Academy Charlotte has an enrollment of approximately 132 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at American Leadership Academy Charlotte?
The student-teacher ratio at American Leadership Academy Charlotte is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does American Leadership Academy Charlotte rank in NC?
American Leadership Academy Charlotte ranks #1,383 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is American Leadership Academy Charlotte's MySchoolScout rating?
American Leadership Academy Charlotte has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at American Leadership Academy Charlotte?
Based on loaded state assessment records, American Leadership Academy Charlotte has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is American Leadership Academy Charlotte a charter school?
Yes, American Leadership Academy Charlotte is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is American Leadership Academy Charlotte a Title I school?
No, American Leadership Academy Charlotte is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for American Leadership Academy Charlotte?
89.4% of students at American Leadership Academy Charlotte qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 132
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.9%
- Phone
- (980) 237-0371
- Area population (ZIP 28215)
- 65,789
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28215; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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