At a glance
Reported students
893
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
55
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina elementary enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 1,460 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
653
Collinswood Language Academy: 893 reported students.
State peer staffing position
78th percentile
16.2:1 reported; state peer median 14.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 790
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.8:1
What the reported data says about Collinswood Language Academy
Collinswood Language Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Charlotte. It is one of 185 current school records connected to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. NCES reports 893 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,460 elementary schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 458 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, above the North Carolina median of 14.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (60.1%) and White (26.3%). English learners represent 24.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Collinswood Language Academy
- 1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 55 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 24.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White26.3%
- Hispanic60.1%
- Black10.2%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Blythe Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
902 reported students
Huntersville Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
867 reported students
Mint Hill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
864 reported students
Idlewild Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
850 reported students
Reedy Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
850 reported students
Stoney Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
850 reported students
Public schools near Collinswood Language Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinewood Elementary Elementary · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | PK–05 | 521 | 0.5 mi |
| Montclaire Elementary Elementary · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | PK–05 | 512 | 0.7 mi |
| Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy Elementary · Charter · Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy | KG–08 | 396 | 1 mi |
| Movement School Southwest Elementary · Charter · Movement School Southwest | KG–04 | 284 | 1.4 mi |
| Starmount Academy of Excellence Elementary · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | PK–05 | 416 | 1.5 mi |
| South Academy of International Languages Elementary · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | KG–08 | 1,259 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Collinswood Language Academy
What grades does Collinswood Language Academy serve?
Collinswood Language Academy reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
How many students attend Collinswood Language Academy?
Collinswood Language Academy reported 893 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 1,460 North Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 790 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Collinswood Language Academy?
The calculated ratio is 16.2:1, based on 893 students and 55 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 14.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Collinswood Language Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Collinswood Language Academy is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Collinswood Language Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
42.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Collinswood Language Academy in?
Collinswood Language Academy is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, based in Charlotte, NC, which operates 185 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Collinswood Language Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pinewood Elementary (0.5 mi), Montclaire Elementary (0.7 mi), Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.