Top Rankings
Lakeside Charter Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 221 students in Lakeside Charter Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public School in Lakeside Charter Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
2,729 Schools
# Students
221 Students
1,548,397 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
96,034 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lakeside Charter Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 314 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#204 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)45-49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
63%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)39.1%
28.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
30%
22%
% Black
28%
24%
% White
35%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,511 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,177. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,724 is less than the state median of $11,601. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,511
$11,177
Spending / Student
$10,724
$11,601
Best Lakeside Charter Academy School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeside Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17609 Old Statesville Rd
Cornelius, NC 28031
(704) 896-9500
Cornelius, NC 28031
(704) 896-9500
Gr: K-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lakeside Charter Academy School District?
Lakeside Charter Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 221 students.
What is the rank of Lakeside Charter Academy School District?
Lakeside Charter Academy School District is ranked #208 out of 314 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lakeside Charter Academy School District?
35% of Lakeside Charter Academy School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lakeside Charter Academy School District?
Lakeside Charter Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Lakeside Charter Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,724 is less than the state median of $11,601. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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