South Academy of International Languages

Elementary No virtual instruction Charlotte, NC Grades KG–08 City: Large Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC SchoolScore™ D (56.8)
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South Academy of International Languages
Charlotte, NC 28217
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–08 SchoolScore™ D (56.8)
1,259
Students
85.1
Teachers
14.8:1
Student:Teacher
(980)343-5815
Phone
http://www.cmsk12.org/sailMS
Website

South Academy of International Languages is a public school administered by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district in Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–08.

Key statistics: 1,259 students enrolled; a 14.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs North Carolina Elementary School Average
Enrollment
1,259.0
State avg: 472.0
▲ 167% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
State avg: 14.9:1
▼ 1% better
Free Lunch %
34.1%
State avg: 81.2%
▼ 58% better
School Details
School Name
South Academy of International Languages
NCESSCH ID
370297001273
State School ID
NC-600-532
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
8300 Nations Ford Rd
City
Charlotte
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
28217
County
Mecklenburg County
Metro Area
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
3712
State Leg. Upper
37039
State Leg. Lower
37088
Latitude
35.14032
Longitude
-80.89543
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
1,259
Total Students
👩‍🏫
85.1
Teachers FTE
📐
14.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
85.1
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)85.1
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 429 34.1%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
LEAID
3702970
State LEA ID
NC-600
Phone
(980)343-6270
Website
http://www.cmsk12.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Charlotte
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$2,055,483K
Federal Revenue
$373,679K
State Revenue
$1,012,094K
Local Revenue
$669,710K
Total Expenditure
$2,399,581K
Instruction Exp.
$1,137,944K
Support Services
$550,354K
Other Current Exp.
$70,670K
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Geographic

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Public schools within ~12 miles of South Academy of International Languages

1
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0.7 mi
2
Movement School Southwest
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1 mi
3
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual School
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1.1 mi
4
Elbert Edwin Waddell High School
Charlotte · High
1.1 mi
5
Nations Ford Elementary
Charlotte · Elementary
1.3 mi
6
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Charlotte · Elementary
1.4 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about South Academy of International Languages, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend South Academy of International Languages?
1,259 students are enrolled at South Academy of International Languages, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does South Academy of International Languages have?
South Academy of International Languages has 85.1 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1.
What grades does South Academy of International Languages serve?
South Academy of International Languages serves grades KG through 08.
Is South Academy of International Languages a charter school?
South Academy of International Languages is not a charter school.
What metro area is South Academy of International Languages located in?
South Academy of International Languages is located in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metropolitan area.
What school district does South Academy of International Languages belong to?
South Academy of International Languages is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools school district.
How much does Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools spend per student?
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district spends approximately $1,905,942,017 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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