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#1302 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 49% in state

Collinswood Language Academy

Elementary School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC

A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

5621 Flagstaff Drive, Charlotte, NC 28210

  • Math 79% vs NC 57% (2025)
  • Reading 72% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency79.9% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72.1% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+16.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+25.5 pts
Overall Proficiency76% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+13.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$12,198
Chronic Absenteeism12%

Students at Collinswood Language Academy score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency79%(2025 NC)
School
State
57%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency72%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 28 points since 2020, reaching 76% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
97%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
68%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
64%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
54%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
54%
2022
Math
54%
ELA
53%
2025
Math
79%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 42 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

45.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Collinswood Language 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Transit 45Some Transit
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$94,145

Median home value

$486,000

Median rent

$1,444/mo

College educated

59.5%

Homeownership

55.2%

Poverty rate

8.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28210; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pinewood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.2PK–50.5 mi576Compare →
Montclaire ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.5PK–50.7 mi509Compare →
Metrolina Reg Scholars AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified8.8K–81.0 mi398Compare →
Movement School SouthwestCharter · enrollment unverified3.8K–21.4 mi233Compare →

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.

Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools

Schools in district
184
Rank in district
#83 of 179
District spending per student
$12,198NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Collinswood Language Academy is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Collinswood Language Academy

Collinswood Language Academy is a public elementary school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 839 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,302 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Collinswood Language Academy

What grades does Collinswood Language Academy serve?

Collinswood Language Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Collinswood Language Academy?

Collinswood Language Academy has an enrollment of approximately 839 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Collinswood Language Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Collinswood Language Academy is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Collinswood Language Academy rank in NC?

Collinswood Language Academy ranks #1,302 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Collinswood Language Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Collinswood Language Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Collinswood Language Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Collinswood Language Academy has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Collinswood Language Academy a charter school?

No, Collinswood Language Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Collinswood Language Academy a Title I school?

No, Collinswood Language Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Collinswood Language Academy?

45.4% of students at Collinswood Language Academy 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
839
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
55
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Mecklenburg County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.0%
Area population (ZIP 28210)
47,537
Area average commute
23.4 min
Area median age
35.3
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 28210; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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