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Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls
Elementary School · Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls · Wendell, NC
A charter elementary school in Wendell, NC where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6041 Taylor Rd., Wendell, NC 27591
- Math 43% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 33:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 47% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,228/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wendell), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,710
Median home value
$288,100
Median rent
$1,280/mo
College educated
30.7%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27591; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Myra ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 672 | Compare → |
| Carver ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| Thales AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 2.6 mi | 480 | Compare → |
| Knightdale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 549 | 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.
Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $6,996NCES 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.
Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls is listed in Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls
Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls is a public elementary school in Wendell, NC, part of Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls, serving approximately 627 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 33:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,386 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls
What grades does Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls serve?
Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls?
Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls has an enrollment of approximately 627 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls?
The student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls is 33:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls rank in NC?
Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls ranks #1,386 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls's MySchoolScout rating?
Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls 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 Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls a charter school?
Yes, Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls a Title I school?
No, Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls?
54.9% of students at Cardinal Charter Acad at Wendell Falls 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 627
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 33:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Wake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.2%
- Phone
- (919) 752-8870
- Area population (ZIP 27591)
- 26,745
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 27591; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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