At a glance
Reported students
853
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
62.59
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina other enrollment
63rd percentile
Compared with 137 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
853
The Capitol Encore Academy: 853 reported students.
State peer staffing position
41st percentile
13.6:1 reported; state peer median 14.5:1. 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
- 604
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.8:1
What the reported data says about The Capitol Encore Academy
The Capitol Encore Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Fayetteville. It is one of 1 current school records connected to The Capitol Encore Academy. NCES reports 853 students for 2024–25.
Among 137 combined / other schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 569 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 63rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, close to the North Carolina median of 14.5:1 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 (45.4%) and White (24.3%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.6%. 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 The Capitol Encore Academy
- 1How do the reported 13.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 62.59 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?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White24.3%
- Hispanic17.7%
- Black45.4%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial12%
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.
Public schools near The Capitol Encore 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Virtual Academy 6-12 High · Cumberland County Schools | 06–12 | 390 | 0.9 mi |
| Cumberland Virtual Academy K-5 Elementary · Cumberland County Schools | 02–05 | 168 | 0.9 mi |
| Walker-Spivey Elementary Elementary · Cumberland County Schools | KG–05 | 345 | 1 mi |
| Cumberland International Early College High · Cumberland County Schools | 09–12 | 237 | 1.7 mi |
| Cross Creek Early College High · Cumberland County Schools | 09–12 | 253 | 1.7 mi |
| Alma O Easom Elementary Elementary · Cumberland County Schools | KG–01 | 301 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about The Capitol Encore Academy
What grades does The Capitol Encore Academy serve?
The Capitol Encore Academy reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in The Capitol Encore Academy.
How many students attend The Capitol Encore Academy?
The Capitol Encore Academy reported 853 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 63rd percentile among 137 North Carolina combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 604 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at The Capitol Encore Academy?
The calculated ratio is 13.6:1, based on 853 students and 62.59 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 14.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is The Capitol Encore Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
The Capitol Encore Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of The Capitol Encore Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.2% 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 The Capitol Encore Academy in?
The Capitol Encore Academy is part of The Capitol Encore Academy, based in Fayetteville, NC, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near The Capitol Encore Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cumberland Virtual Academy 6-12 (0.9 mi), Cumberland Virtual Academy K-5 (0.9 mi), Walker-Spivey Elementary (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.