Serving 516 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Oaklawn Language Academy ranks in the bottom 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 56% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oaklawn Language Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Oaklawn Language Academy's student population of 516 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
516 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Oaklawn Language Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oaklawn Language Academy is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1409 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
64%
21%
Black
26%
25%
White
8%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oaklawn Language Academy's ranking?
Oaklawn Language Academy is ranked #1409 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Oaklawn Language Academy often compared to?
Oaklawn Language Academyis often viewed alongside schools like South Academy Of International Languages by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Oaklawn Language Academy?
516 students attend Oaklawn Language Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Oaklawn Language Academy students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oaklawn Language Academy?
Oaklawn Language Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Oaklawn Language Academy offer ?
Oaklawn Language Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oaklawn Language Academy part of?
Oaklawn Language Academy is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Oaklawn Language Academy located?
Oaklawn Language Academy is located in the Oaklawn neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 4 other public schools located in Oaklawn.
School Reviews
5 2/21/2022
I give it 4 stars just because of the great staff but our funds have decreased we had to go through 4 different types of plates and I think that says a lot anyways I am glad to be part of the Oaklawn family.
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