Rising Leaders Academy

Elementary Charter No virtual instruction Sanford, NC Grades KG–08 Town: Distant Sanford, NC SchoolScore™ B (75)
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Rising Leaders Academy
Sanford, NC 27332
Elementary ★ Charter No virtual instruction Grades KG–08 SchoolScore™ B (75)
282
Students
28.2
Teachers
10:1
Student:Teacher
(919)745-1442
Phone
http://www.minacharterschoolofleecounty…
Website

Rising Leaders Academy is a public charter school administered by the Rising Leaders Academy district in Sanford, NORTH CAROLINA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–08.

Key statistics: 282 students enrolled; a 10:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: Distant 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
282.0
State avg: 472.0
▼ 40% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
9.99:1
State avg: 14.9:1
▼ 33% better
Free Lunch %
98.2%
State avg: 81.2%
▲ 21% worse
School Details
School Name
Rising Leaders Academy
NCESSCH ID
370046603530
State School ID
NC-53C-000
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
NC STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
2732 Industrial Drive
City
Sanford
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
27332
County
Lee County
Metro Area
Sanford, NC
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Town: Distant
Cong. District
3713
State Leg. Upper
37012
State Leg. Lower
37051
Latitude
35.45196
Longitude
-79.15036
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
282
Total Students
👩‍🏫
28.2
Teachers FTE
📐
10:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
28.2
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)28.2
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 277 98.2%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Rising Leaders Academy
LEAID
3700466
State LEA ID
NC-53C
Phone
(919)745-1442
Website
http://w.rla-nc.org
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
Sanford
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$5,501K
Federal Revenue
$1,262K
State Revenue
$3,233K
Local Revenue
$1,006K
Total Expenditure
$5,560K
Instruction Exp.
$2,593K
Support Services
$2,028K
Other Current Exp.
$400K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Rising Leaders Academy

1
J Glenn Edwards Elementary
Sanford · Elementary
0.9 mi
2
Lee County High
Sanford · High
1.1 mi
3
Floyd L Knight Children Center
Sanford · Other
1.2 mi
4
Lee Early College
Sanford · High
1.4 mi
5
Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County
Sanford · High
1.9 mi
6
Ascend Leadership Remote Academy
Sanford · Middle
1.9 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rising Leaders Academy, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Rising Leaders Academy?
282 students are enrolled at Rising Leaders Academy, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Rising Leaders Academy have?
Rising Leaders Academy has 28.2 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10:1.
What grades does Rising Leaders Academy serve?
Rising Leaders Academy serves grades KG through 08.
Is Rising Leaders Academy a charter school?
Rising Leaders Academy is a charter school.
What metro area is Rising Leaders Academy located in?
Rising Leaders Academy is located in the Sanford, NC metropolitan area.
What school district does Rising Leaders Academy belong to?
Rising Leaders Academy is part of the Rising Leaders Academy school district.
How much does Rising Leaders Academy spend per student?
The Rising Leaders Academy district spends approximately $19,716,312 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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