Serving 832 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whitewater 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 51% (which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 832 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whitewater Academy's student population of 832 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
832 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
Whitewater 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 Whitewater Academy is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1638 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)51%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
37%
22%
Black
46%
24%
White
8%
42%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.1%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitewater Academy's ranking?
Whitewater Academy is ranked #1638 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Whitewater Academy often compared to?
Whitewater Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Ida Rankin Elementary School, River Oaks Academy 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 51% NC state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Whitewater Academy?
832 students attend Whitewater Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Whitewater Academy students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitewater Academy?
Whitewater Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Whitewater Academy offer ?
Whitewater Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitewater Academy part of?
Whitewater Academy is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
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