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#1132 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 43% in state
Wake Forest Charter Academy
Elementary School · Wake Forest Charter Academy · Wake Forest, NC
A charter elementary school in Wake Forest, NC where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1851 Friendship Chapel Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587
- Math 55% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wake Forest Charter Academy score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 55% in 2025, across a 12-year record (2014–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 32 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wake Forest Charter Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,455/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wake Forest), 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
$125,607
Median home value
$452,400
Median rent
$1,415/mo
College educated
56.4%
Homeownership
81.1%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27587; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,652 | Compare → |
| Wake Forest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Envision Science AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.1 | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 743 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Wake Forest Charter Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,642NCES 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.
Wake Forest Charter Academy is listed in Wake Forest Charter Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wake Forest Charter Academy
Wake Forest Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Wake Forest, NC, part of Wake Forest Charter Academy, serving approximately 761 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,132 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wake Forest Charter Academy
What grades does Wake Forest Charter Academy serve?
Wake Forest Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Wake Forest Charter Academy?
Wake Forest Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 761 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wake Forest Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wake Forest Charter Academy is 23.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wake Forest Charter Academy rank in NC?
Wake Forest Charter Academy ranks #1,132 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Wake Forest Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Wake Forest Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Wake Forest Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wake Forest Charter Academy has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Wake Forest Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Wake Forest Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Wake Forest Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Wake Forest Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wake Forest Charter Academy?
46.0% of students at Wake Forest Charter 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
- 761
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (919) 263-8673
- Area population (ZIP 27587)
- 81,902
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 27587; 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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