North CarolinaSchoolsMallard Creek STEM Academy

Mallard Creek STEM Academy

PublicCharterGrades 08
Charlotte, North Carolina · Mallard Creek STEM Academy
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students952
Student:Teacher14.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch100%
Title INo
Mallard Creek STEM Academy

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
952
Total Enrollment
State avg: 78%
100%+21.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Mallard Creek STEM Academy is a public elementary serving grades 0–8 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The school enrolls 952 students. It is part of the Mallard Creek STEM Academy district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictMallard Creek STEM Academy
County37119
CityCharlotte
ZIP28269
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370041003390

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment952

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %100%
State Avg78%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)