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Steele Creek Preparatory Academy
Elementary School · Steele Creek Preparatory Academy · Charlotte, NC
A charter elementary school in Charlotte, NC where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2200 Shopton Road, Charlotte, NC 28217
- Math 30% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Steele Creek Preparatory Academy score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Steele Creek Preparatory 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 5Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,397
Median home value
$238,500
Median rent
$1,498/mo
College educated
35.2%
Homeownership
31%
Poverty rate
20.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28217; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nations Ford ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 608 | Compare → |
| The John Crosland SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | 1–12 | 1.6 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Steele Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 432 | Compare → |
| Movement School SouthwestCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | K–2 | 1.9 mi | 233 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Steele Creek Preparatory Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,704NCES 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.
Steele Creek Preparatory Academy is listed in Steele Creek Preparatory Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Steele Creek Preparatory Academy
Steele Creek Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school in Charlotte, NC, part of Steele Creek Preparatory Academy, serving approximately 407 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,385 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Steele Creek Preparatory Academy
What grades does Steele Creek Preparatory Academy serve?
Steele Creek Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Steele Creek Preparatory Academy?
Steele Creek Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 407 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steele Creek Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Steele Creek Preparatory Academy is 23.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Steele Creek Preparatory Academy rank in NC?
Steele Creek Preparatory Academy ranks #1,385 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Steele Creek Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Steele Creek Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Steele Creek Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Steele Creek Preparatory Academy has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Steele Creek Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Steele Creek Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Steele Creek Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Steele Creek Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Steele Creek Preparatory Academy?
78.4% of students at Steele Creek Preparatory 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
- 407
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.9%
- Phone
- (980) 243-5580
- Area population (ZIP 28217)
- 31,909
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 31.7
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 28217; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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