Serving 434 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Fernleaf Community Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fernleaf Community Charter School's student population of 434 students has grown by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 107% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
434 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fernleaf Community Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fernleaf Community Charter School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1215 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
1%
25%
White
87%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fernleaf Community Charter School's ranking?
Fernleaf Community Charter School is ranked #1215 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Fernleaf Community Charter School often compared to?
Fernleaf Community Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rugby Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Fernleaf Community Charter School?
434 students attend Fernleaf Community Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Fernleaf Community Charter School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fernleaf Community Charter School?
Fernleaf Community Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fernleaf Community Charter School offer ?
Fernleaf Community Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Fernleaf Community Charter School part of?
Fernleaf Community Charter School is part of Fernleaf Community Charter School District.
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