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#3646 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 43% in state

Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy

Elementary School · Mansfield ISD · Arlington, TX

A Mansfield ISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.

2122 W NATHAN LOWE RD, Arlington, TX 76017

  • Math 44% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 45% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.51 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+0.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.3 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$10,678
Chronic Absenteeism18.9%

Students at Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency44%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency45%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 45% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
44%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* 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 TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

71%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Charlotte Anderson 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 Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,898/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Arlington), 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

$88,442

Median home value

$286,300

Median rent

$1,533/mo

College educated

33.8%

Homeownership

65%

Poverty rate

8.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76017; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Joseph Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–80.5 mi285Compare →
Glenn Harmon ELEnrollment path unverified4.5K–41.0 mi414Compare →
Iltexas Arlington ELCharter · enrollment unverified3.1K–51.2 mi669Compare →
Great Hearts ArlingtonCharter · enrollment unverified5.5K–91.3 mi969Compare →

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.

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.

Mansfield ISD

Schools in district
48
Rank in district
#31 of 47
District spending per student
$10,678NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy is listed in MANSFIELD ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy

Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school in Arlington, TX, part of Mansfield ISD, serving approximately 396 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,646 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy

What grades does Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy serve?

Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy?

Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 396 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy rank in TX?

Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy ranks #3,646 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy a charter school?

No, Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy a Title I school?

No, Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy?

71.0% of students at Charlotte Anderson 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
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
396
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Tarrant County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.9%
Area population (ZIP 76017)
47,020
Area average commute
28.2 min
Area median age
37.9
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 76017; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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