Reid Park Academy in Charlotte, NC

At a glance

Reported students

317

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

25.73

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

North Carolina elementary enrollment

22nd percentile

Compared with 1,460 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

653

Reid Park Academy: 317 reported students.

State peer staffing position

11th percentile

12.3:1 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: 348
Teachers (FTE): 26
Student–teacher ratio: 13.4:1

What the reported data says about Reid Park Academy

Reid Park Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Charlotte. It is one of 185 current school records connected to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. NCES reports 317 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,460 elementary schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 458 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 22nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, below 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 Black (56.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.8%). English learners represent 16.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.6%. 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 Reid Park Academy

1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.73 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 16.7%
Students with disabilities: 6.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 99.1%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0.4
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White2.8%
Hispanic33.8%
Black56.8%
Asian3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Multiracial1.6%

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.

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Elementary · Grades PK–05

309 reported students

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Elementary · Grades KG–08

328 reported students

Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus

Elementary · Grades 03–05

330 reported students

Walter G. Byers School

Elementary · Grades PK–08

303 reported students

Ashley Park PreK-8 School

Elementary · Grades PK–08

338 reported students

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Public schools near Reid Park 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
Renaissance West STEAM Academy Elementary · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	PK–08	737	0.9 mi
Charles H. Parker Academic Center Elementary · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	KG–05	472	1 mi
Marie G Davis School Elementary · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	KG–08	328	1.6 mi
Westerly Hills Academy Elementary · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	PK–05	522	1.9 mi
Ashley Park PreK-8 School Elementary · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	PK–08	338	2.1 mi
Movement Charter School Elementary · Charter · Movement Freedom	KG–08	625	2.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Reid Park Academy

What grades does Reid Park Academy serve?

Reid Park Academy reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

How many students attend Reid Park Academy?

Reid Park Academy reported 317 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 22nd percentile among 1,460 North Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 348 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Reid Park Academy?

The calculated ratio is 12.3:1, based on 317 students and 25.73 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 Reid Park Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

Reid Park Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Reid Park Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

99.1% 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 Reid Park Academy in?

Reid Park 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 Reid Park Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Renaissance West STEAM Academy (0.9 mi), Charles H. Parker Academic Center (1 mi), Marie G Davis School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.