Below Average
#378 of 404 private schools in NC
Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts
Elementary School · Charlotte, NC
A private elementary school in Charlotte, NC serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
3400 BEATTIES FORD RD, Charlotte, NC 28216
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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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Where Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,977
Median home value
$246,100
Median rent
$1,464/mo
College educated
34.7%
Homeownership
50.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28216; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berean JR AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.5private | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Victory Christian Center SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Statesville Road ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 467 | Compare → |
| University Park Creative ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 236 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts is listed in Charlotte, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts
Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts is a private elementary school in Charlotte, NC, serving approximately 77 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #378 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts
What grades does Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts serve?
Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts?
Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts rank in NC?
Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts ranks #378 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts a private school?
Yes, Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts 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 Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts a religious school?
No, Friendship Day School for the Sciences & the Arts is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 77
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Phone
- (704) 391-6672
- Area population (ZIP 28216)
- 54,052
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 28216; 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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