Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy

Elementary Charter No virtual instruction Charlotte, NC Grades KG–08 Suburb: Large Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC SchoolScore™ D (58.9)
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Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy
Charlotte, NC 28278
Elementary ★ Charter No virtual instruction Grades KG–08 SchoolScore™ D (58.9)
884
Students
55.2
Teachers
16:1
Student:Teacher
(980)505-8344
Phone
http://03 Shopton Road West
Website

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

Key statistics: 884 students enrolled; a 16:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: 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
884.0
State avg: 472.0
▲ 87% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.03:1
State avg: 14.9:1
▲ 7% worse
Free Lunch %
97.9%
State avg: 81.2%
▲ 21% worse
School Details
School Name
Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy
NCESSCH ID
370044603504
State School ID
NC-62J-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
5203 Shopton Rd
City
Charlotte
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
28278
County
Mecklenburg County
Metro Area
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
3714
State Leg. Upper
37039
State Leg. Lower
37092
Latitude
35.17155
Longitude
-80.96615
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
884
Total Students
👩‍🏫
55.2
Teachers FTE
📐
16:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
55.2
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)55.2
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 865 97.9%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy
LEAID
3700446
State LEA ID
NC-62J
Phone
(980)505-8344
Website
http://scstemacademy.org/
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
Charlotte
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$9,282K
Federal Revenue
$824K
State Revenue
$5,511K
Local Revenue
$2,947K
Total Expenditure
$9,168K
Instruction Exp.
$4,009K
Support Services
$4,182K
Other Current Exp.
$357K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy

1
Berewick Elementary
Charlotte · Elementary
0.7 mi
2
Steele Creek Elementary
Charlotte · Elementary
1.2 mi
3
Olympic High School
Charlotte · High
1.2 mi
4
Kennedy Middle
Charlotte · Middle
1.4 mi
5
Steele Creek Preparatory Academy
Charlotte · Elementary
2.3 mi
6
South Pine Academy
Charlotte · Elementary
2.7 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy?
884 students are enrolled at Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy have?
Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy has 55.2 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16:1.
What grades does Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy serve?
Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy serves grades KG through 08.
Is Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy a charter school?
Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy is a charter school.
What metro area is Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy located in?
Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy is located in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metropolitan area.
What school district does Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy belong to?
Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy is part of the Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy school district.
How much does Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy spend per student?
The Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy district spends approximately $10,371,041 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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