Serving 473 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Charles H. Parker Academic Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher 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 92% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charles H. Parker Academic Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Charles H. Parker Academic Center's student population of 473 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
473 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Charles H. Parker Academic Center ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles H. Parker Academic Center is 0.68, 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
#802 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
31%
4%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
45%
25%
White
8%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
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 Charles H. Parker Academic Center's ranking?
Charles H. Parker Academic Center is ranked #802 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Charles H. Parker Academic Center often compared to?
Charles H. Parker Academic Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Huntingtowne Farms Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Charles H. Parker Academic Center?
473 students attend Charles H. Parker Academic Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Charles H. Parker Academic Center students are Black, 31% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles H. Parker Academic Center?
Charles H. Parker Academic Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Charles H. Parker Academic Center offer ?
Charles H. Parker Academic Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Charles H. Parker Academic Center part of?
Charles H. Parker Academic Center is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
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