Very Good
#783 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 30% in state
Winterville Charter Academy
Elementary School · Winterville Charter Academy · Winterville, NC
A charter elementary school in Winterville, NC serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
4160 Bayswater Road, Winterville, NC 28590
- Math 56% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 26.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Winterville Charter Academy score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 16 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2025, across a 11-year record (2015–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 30 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Winterville Charter Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated805/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Winterville), 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
$83,318
Median home value
$243,400
Median rent
$1,076/mo
College educated
42%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28590; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wintergreen PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–2 | 0.9 mi | 784 | Compare → |
| Wintergreen IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 3–5 | 1.0 mi | 806 | Compare → |
| Walton AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 77 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Winterville Charter Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,552NCES 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.
Winterville Charter Academy is listed in Winterville Charter Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Winterville Charter Academy
Winterville Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Winterville, NC, part of Winterville Charter Academy, serving approximately 605 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 26.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #783 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Winterville Charter Academy
What grades does Winterville Charter Academy serve?
Winterville Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Winterville Charter Academy?
Winterville Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 605 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winterville Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Winterville Charter Academy is 26.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Winterville Charter Academy rank in NC?
Winterville Charter Academy ranks #783 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Winterville Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Winterville Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Winterville Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Winterville Charter Academy has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Winterville Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Winterville Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Winterville Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Winterville Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Winterville Charter Academy?
70.2% of students at Winterville 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
- 605
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Pitt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.9%
- Phone
- (252) 689-6153
- Area population (ZIP 28590)
- 26,994
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 28590; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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