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#313 of 404 private schools in NC

Cedarwood Academy

Elementary School · Charlotte, NC

A private elementary school in Charlotte, NC serving grades Pre-K – 7th.

Private

401 E ARROWOOD RD, Charlotte, NC 28217

  • 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NC.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C-2.3 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,050
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+4.1 / 10
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Diversity Index16%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C-2.4 / 10
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Enrollment37
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NC

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Cedarwood Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 49Car-Dependent
  • Transit 43Some Transit
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$60,397

Median home value

$238,500

Median rent

$1,498/mo

College educated

35.2%

Homeownership

31%

Poverty rate

20.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28217; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White86.5%
Native American5.4%
Black2.7%
Hispanic2.7%
Asian2.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
South Academy of International LanguagesEnrollment path unverified8.1K–80.5 mi1,227Compare →
Starmount Academy of ExcellenceEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–50.9 mi474Compare →
Movement School SouthwestCharter · enrollment unverified3.8K–21.3 mi233Compare →
Montclaire ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.5PK–51.5 mi509Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Cedarwood Academy is listed in Charlotte, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Cedarwood Academy

Cedarwood Academy is a private elementary school in Charlotte, NC, serving approximately 37 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #313 of 404 private schools in NC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cedarwood Academy

What grades does Cedarwood Academy serve?

Cedarwood Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.

How many students attend Cedarwood Academy?

Cedarwood Academy has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedarwood Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Cedarwood Academy is 5.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Cedarwood Academy rank in NC?

Cedarwood Academy ranks #313 of 404 private schools in NC.

What is Cedarwood Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Cedarwood Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Cedarwood Academy a private school?

Yes, Cedarwood Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Cedarwood Academy a religious school?

No, Cedarwood Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 7th
Enrollment
37
Gender Split
38% M / 62% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Large City
County
Mecklenburg County
Area population (ZIP 28217)
31,909
Area average commute
21.7 min
Area median age
31.7
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 28217; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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