Serving 743 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Charlotte East Language Academy ranks in the bottom 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 20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 743 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charlotte East Language Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Charlotte East Language Academy's student population of 743 students has grown by 103% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 87% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
743 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Charlotte East Language Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charlotte East Language Academy is 0.52, 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
#2294 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
65%
20%
Black
23%
25%
White
5%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charlotte East Language Academy's ranking?
Charlotte East Language Academy is ranked #2294 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Charlotte East Language Academy?
743 students attend Charlotte East Language Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Charlotte East Language Academy students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charlotte East Language Academy?
Charlotte East Language Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Charlotte East Language Academy offer ?
Charlotte East Language Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Charlotte East Language Academy part of?
Charlotte East Language Academy is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
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