Very Good
#620 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 23% in state
Oakhurst Steam Academy
Elementary School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC
A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
4511 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205
- Math 58% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oakhurst Steam Academy score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2015–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Oakhurst Steam 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,479
Median home value
$410,800
Median rent
$1,376/mo
College educated
46.5%
Homeownership
41.8%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventist Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Chantilly MontessoriEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Cotswold ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 3–5 | 1.3 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Winterfield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 459 | 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.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools
- Schools in district
- 184
- Rank in district
- #48 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
Oakhurst Steam Academy is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oakhurst Steam Academy
Oakhurst Steam Academy is a public elementary school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 522 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #620 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oakhurst Steam Academy
What grades does Oakhurst Steam Academy serve?
Oakhurst Steam Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Oakhurst Steam Academy?
Oakhurst Steam Academy has an enrollment of approximately 522 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakhurst Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakhurst Steam Academy is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oakhurst Steam Academy rank in NC?
Oakhurst Steam Academy ranks #620 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Oakhurst Steam Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Oakhurst Steam Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Oakhurst Steam Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oakhurst Steam Academy has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Oakhurst Steam Academy a charter school?
No, Oakhurst Steam Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oakhurst Steam Academy a Title I school?
No, Oakhurst Steam Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oakhurst Steam Academy?
97.5% of students at Oakhurst Steam 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 522
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.4%
- Phone
- (980) 343-6482
- Area population (ZIP 28205)
- 51,297
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 34
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 28205; 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, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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