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#1698 of 2,648 schools in NC
Lakeside Charter Academy
Elementary School · Lakeside Charter Academy · Cornelius, NC
A charter elementary school in Cornelius, NC where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
17609 Old Statesville Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031
- Math 41% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lakeside Charter Academy score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2014–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* 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).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,151/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cornelius), 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
$115,746
Median home value
$497,400
Median rent
$1,587/mo
College educated
60.6%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28031; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Norman Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| Grace Covenant AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 215 | Compare → |
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| Christian Montessori School at Lake NormanPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.2 mi | 3 | 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.
Lakeside Charter Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,438NCES 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.
Lakeside Charter Academy is listed in Lakeside Charter Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lakeside Charter Academy
Lakeside Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Cornelius, NC, part of Lakeside Charter Academy, serving approximately 278 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,698 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lakeside Charter Academy
What grades does Lakeside Charter Academy serve?
Lakeside Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Lakeside Charter Academy?
Lakeside Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 278 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Charter Academy is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lakeside Charter Academy rank in NC?
Lakeside Charter Academy ranks #1,698 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Lakeside Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Lakeside Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Lakeside Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakeside Charter Academy has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Lakeside Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Lakeside Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Lakeside Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Lakeside Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 278
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.1%
- Phone
- (704) 896-9500
- Area population (ZIP 28031)
- 31,021
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
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 28031; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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