Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington

Summary:

Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington is a public charter elementary school serving 125 students in grades K-5 in Wilmington, North Carolina, a predominantly African American (55.2%) and low-income community.

The school has consistently underperformed compared to state averages, with proficiency rates in mathematics ranging from 22.7% to 52.6% (vs. state average of 56.6% to 62.7%) and reading proficiency rates from 36.8% to 42.9% (vs. state average of 48.7% to 52.8%) in the 2023-2024 school year. This is likely due to the school's high percentage of students (87.2%) from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio of 26:1 to 31.1:1 is higher than many nearby schools, which may impact the level of individual attention and support available to students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Belville Elementary and The International School at Gregory, Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington generally underperforms on academic measures. While the school's performance for its African American and low-socioeconomic status students is better than its overall ranking, it still lags behind many of the other schools in the Brunswick County and New Hanover County districts. Addressing these key areas may be crucial for the school to improve its academic outcomes and provide a high-quality education for its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

507 N 6th Street
Wilmington, NC 28401

(910) 763-1976

District: Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington

SchoolDigger Rank:
1216^th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 26.0

Number of students: 125

Racial breakdown:

African American:

55.2%

White:

20.0%

Two or more races:

16.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington ranks worse than 80.8% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.75. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (55.2%), White (20%), two or more races (16.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 87.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington is 26. (See more...)

Compare Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington employs 4.8 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington:

SchoolDigger ranks Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington 1216^th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

African American students:

Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington:

SchoolDigger ranks Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington 219^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington

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Rank History for all students at Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2017	12.71	1297^th	1429	9.2%
2018	23.14	1174^th	1434	18.1%
2019	31.00	1083^rd	1473	26.5%
2021	43.98	804^th	1489	46.0%
2022	45.04	827^th	1514	45.4%
2023	37.08	967^th	1502	35.6%
2024	23.75	1216^th	1505	19.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	50.35	664^th	1332	50.2%
2019	48.96	703^rd	1361	48.3%
2022	70.45	279^th	1366	79.6%
2023	48.13	749^th	1437	47.9%
2024	31.37	1089^th	1450	24.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	27.95	1116^th	1424	21.6%
2023	13.93	1338^th	1459	8.3%
2024	27.23	1126^th	1455	22.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	49.85	451^st	927	51.3%
2019	50.78	426^th	949	55.1%
2021	56.69	275^th	896	69.3%
2022	68.00	204^th	927	78.0%
2023	35.43	630^th	933	32.5%
2024	42.72	537^th	924	41.9%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2014	2	29	1	3	0	0	35
2015	6	72	1	5	0	2	86
2016	6	113	1	7	0	5	132
2017	10	207	0	8	1	9	235
2018	3	157	0	8	2	9	179
2019	6	96	0	10	1	10	123
2020	7	98	0	9	0	11	125
2021	25	85	0	11	0	18	139
2022	23	70	0	12	0	10	115
2023	25	69	0	10	0	21	125

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	35	2.3	14.8	85.7
2015	86	5.0	17.2	86
2016	132	6.0	22.0	85.6
2017	235	11.3	20.7	78.7
2018	179	9.7	18.3	92.7
2019	123	3.5	34.6	95.9
2020	125	4.3	29.0	92
2021	139	4.4	31.1	97.8
2022	115	4.7	24.0	79.1
2023	125	4.8	26.0	87.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	35	2.3	14.8	85.7
2015	86	5.0	17.2	86
2016	132	6.0	22.0	85.6
2017	235	11.3	20.7	78.7
2018	179	9.7	18.3	92.7
2019	123	3.5	34.6	95.9
2020	125	4.3	29.0	92
2021	139	4.4	31.1	97.8
2022	115	4.7	24.0	79.1
2023	125	4.8	26.0	87.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1083^rd of 1473 Elementary schools	Ranks 967^th of 1502 Elementary schools	9.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington)	45	35	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	64.3	61.1	3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington)	65	45	20%
3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)	56.8	48	8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington)	31.6	30	1.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
4th Grade Reading (Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington)	52.6	45	7.6%
4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington)	45.5	69.2	23.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	60.2	55.9	4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington)	45.5	53.8	8.3%
5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	54.6	48	6.6%
5th Grade Science (Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington)	54.5	61.5	7%
5th Grade Science (North Carolina)	72.6	65.3	7.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	123	125	1.6%
African American	96	69	28.1%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	10	10
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	6	25	316.7%
Two or More Races	10	21	110%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	95.9%	87.2%	8.7%

Schools Near Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)						EOG Reading (2024)						EOG Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington	Public, Charter	K-5	507 N 6th Street	Wilmington	28401	New Hanover County	Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington	Yes	No	No	Yes	(910) 763-1976	125	5	26.0	87.2%	25 (20.0%)	69 (55.2%)	10 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (16.8%)	23.8	1216^th of 1505 public elementary schools	19.2%		37.1	967^th of 1502 public elementary schools	35.6%	249	52.6	22.7	42.9				36.8	40.9	42.9				47.6
D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy	Public	K-8	813 Nixon Street	Wilmington	28401	New Hanover County	D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 251-6150	215	12	17.9	93.0%	8 (3.7%)	195 (90.7%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.2%)	1.1	1504^th of 1505 public elementary schools	0.1%		1.8	1500^th of 1502 public elementary schools	0.1%	4		5.9		5.9	20.0		13.6	5.9	5.6	11.8	20.0	27.3	5.6	27.3
The International School at Gregory	Public, Magnet	K-8	1106 Ann St	Wilmington	28401	New Hanover County	New Hanover County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(910) 251-6185	522	41	12.8	99.4%	199 (38.1%)	128 (24.5%)	171 (32.8%)	7 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.1%)	64.4	497^th of 1505 public elementary schools	67.0%		52.7	723^rd of 1502 public elementary schools	51.9%	226	59.1	61.3	59.3	67.6	60.7	59.0	53.0	59.7	59.3	67.6	50.0	66.7	68.5	74.4	$18,192	$1,517	$16,675
A H Snipes Academy of Arts/Des	Public, Magnet	K-5	2150 Chestnut Street	Wilmington	28405	New Hanover County	New Hanover County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(910) 251-6175	377	37	10.3	99.2%	51 (13.5%)	229 (60.7%)	59 (15.6%)	4 (1.1%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (8.2%)	14.2	1375^th of 1505 public elementary schools	8.6%		20.8	1246^th of 1502 public elementary schools	17.0%	129	30.9	49.2	36.2				20.6	33.9	23.2				47.8		$15,103	$2,324	$12,779
R Freeman School of Engineering	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2601 Princess Place Drive	Wilmington	28405	New Hanover County	New Hanover County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(910) 251-6011	332	32	10.3	99.1%	22 (6.6%)	245 (73.8%)	40 (12.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.2%)	1.1	1503^rd of 1505 public elementary schools	0.1%		2.8	1495^th of 1502 public elementary schools	0.5%	8	15.4	15.4	14.3				7.7	12.8	9.5				21.4		$16,676	$2,332	$14,344
Forest Hills Global Elementary	Public	K-5	602 Colonial Drive	Wilmington	28403	New Hanover County	New Hanover County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 251-6190	338	30	11.3	99.1%	74 (21.9%)	161 (47.6%)	78 (23.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.1%)	9.5	1432^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	4.9%		11.3	1398^th of 1502 public elementary schools	6.9%	34	37.8	32.8	34.4				20.3	32.8	28.1				28.1		$14,096	$1,993	$12,103
Lake Forest Academy	Public	K-8	1802 S 15th Street	Wilmington	28401	New Hanover County	New Hanover County Schools	No	No	No	No	(910) 772-2515	38	14	2.7	92.1%	9 (23.7%)	18 (47.4%)	3 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (21.1%)								(n/a)															$44,023	$483	$43,539
Sunset Park Elementary	Public	K-5	613 Alabama Ave	Wilmington	28401	New Hanover County	New Hanover County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 815-6948	409	34	11.9	99.3%	52 (12.7%)	113 (27.6%)	226 (55.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.7%)	17.1	1324^th of 1505 public elementary schools	12.0%		31.8	1059^th of 1502 public elementary schools	29.5%	265	32.4	49.2	55.0				18.3	30.2	23.3				41.7		$14,494	$2,078	$12,416
Belville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	575 River Road	Leland	28451	Brunswick County	Brunswick County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 371-0601	726	53	13.6	99.6%	439 (60.5%)	124 (17.1%)	90 (12.4%)	6 (0.8%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	62 (8.5%)	66.4	465^th of 1505 public elementary schools	69.1%		61.5	552^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	63.2%	87	81.7	70.1	53.6				57.0	55.7	52.9				70.0		$9,927	$957	$8,970
Wilmington Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	134 Cinema Drive	Wilmington	28403	New Hanover County	Wilmington Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(910) 799-6776	97	10	9.5		24 (24.7%)	59 (60.8%)	9 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.2%)								(n/a)		10.0				30.0		30.0				50.0		80.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington

What is the racial makeup of Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington?

Students at Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington are 55% African American, 20% White, 17% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic.

How many students attend Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington?

In the 2022-23 school year, 125 students attended Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington.

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Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington ranks in the bottom 19.2% of North Carolina elementary schools.

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