Serving 544 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Concord Lake Steam 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 36% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 544 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Concord Lake Steam Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Concord Lake Steam Academy's student population of 544 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
544 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Concord Lake Steam 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 Concord Lake Steam Academy 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
#1436 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
20%
20%
Black
40%
25%
White
35%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Concord Lake Steam Academy's ranking?
Concord Lake Steam Academy is ranked #1436 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?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Concord Lake Steam Academy?
544 students attend Concord Lake Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Concord Lake Steam Academy students are Black, 35% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Concord Lake Steam Academy?
Concord Lake Steam Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Concord Lake Steam Academy offer ?
Concord Lake Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Concord Lake Steam Academy part of?
Concord Lake Steam Academy is part of Concord Lake Steam Academy School District.
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