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#1080 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 41% in state
Iredell Charter Academy of Arts &science
Elementary School · Iredell Charter Academy of Arts & Scienc · Troutman, NC
A charter elementary school in Troutman, NC where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
251 Home Improvement Street, Troutman, NC 28166
- Math 45% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Iredell Charter Academy of Arts &science score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 11 points across the 10-year record (2016–2025) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Iredell Charter Academy of Arts &science sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,500/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Troutman), 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
$85,107
Median home value
$302,300
Median rent
$1,280/mo
College educated
25.6%
Homeownership
85.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28166; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 709 | Compare → |
| Troutman ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 796 | Compare → |
| Lakeshore ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 4.5 mi | 673 | Compare → |
| Discovery Program at the SpringsEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–12 | 5.0 mi | 31 | 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.
Iredell Charter Academy of Arts & Scienc
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,415NCES 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.
Iredell Charter Academy of Arts &science is listed in Iredell Charter Academy of Arts & Scienc; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Iredell Charter Academy of Arts &science
Iredell Charter Academy of Arts &science is a public elementary school in Troutman, NC, part of Iredell Charter Academy of Arts & Scienc, serving approximately 693 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,080 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Iredell Charter Academy of Arts &science
What grades does Iredell Charter Academy of Arts &science serve?
Iredell Charter Academy of Arts &science serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Iredell Charter Academy of Arts &science?
Iredell Charter Academy of Arts &science has an enrollment of approximately 693 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iredell Charter Academy of Arts &science?
The student-teacher ratio at Iredell Charter Academy of Arts &science is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Iredell Charter Academy of Arts &science rank in NC?
Iredell Charter Academy of Arts &science ranks #1,080 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Iredell Charter Academy of Arts &science's MySchoolScout rating?
Iredell Charter Academy of Arts &science has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Iredell Charter Academy of Arts &science?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Iredell Charter Academy of Arts &science has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Iredell Charter Academy of Arts &science a charter school?
Yes, Iredell Charter Academy of Arts &science is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Iredell Charter Academy of Arts &science a Title I school?
No, Iredell Charter Academy of Arts &science is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Iredell Charter Academy of Arts &science?
59.6% of students at Iredell Charter Academy of Arts &science 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
- 693
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Iredell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.8%
- Phone
- (704) 508-0104
- Area population (ZIP 28166)
- 11,009
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 28166; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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