Is American Leadership Academy Charlotte a good school?

American Leadership Academy Charlotte ranks in the bottom 6.1% of North Carolina elementary schools.

How many students attend American Leadership Academy Charlotte?

In the 2023-24 school year, 132 students attended American Leadership Academy Charlotte.

What is the racial makeup of American Leadership Academy Charlotte?

Students at American Leadership Academy Charlotte are 85% African American, 13% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

American Leadership Academy Charlotte

Summary:

American Leadership Academy Charlotte is a public charter elementary school serving 183 students in grades K-6 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The school has a predominantly African American student population, with over 80% of students identifying as such.

Despite serving a student population with similar socioeconomic and racial demographics as nearby public schools, American Leadership Academy Charlotte has consistently underperformed academically. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Math and Reading were significantly lower than the state averages, with only 36.8% of 3rd graders proficient in Math and 31.6% proficient in Reading, compared to the state averages of 62.7% and 48.7%, respectively. This trend continues across all grade levels and subject areas, and the school has been ranked in the bottom quartile of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools for the past several years, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby public schools like Allenbrook Elementary, Ida Rankin Elementary School, and Tuckaseegee Elementary, which serve similar student populations, American Leadership Academy Charlotte consistently underperforms in academic measures. This suggests that the school may be facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, despite the high percentage of students from low-income families, which is significantly higher than the nearby public schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

8000 Robinson Church Road
Charlotte, NC 28215

(980) 237-0371

District: ALA Charlotte

SchoolDigger Rank:
1413^th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 132

Racial breakdown:

African American:

84.8%

Hispanic:

12.9%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details American Leadership Academy Charlotte ranks worse than 93.9% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.99. (See more...)

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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.4. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (84.8%), Hispanic (12.9%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 89.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at American Leadership Academy Charlotte is 15. (See more...)

Compare American Leadership Academy Charlotte employs 8.7 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

American Leadership Academy Charlotte:

SchoolDigger ranks American Leadership Academy Charlotte 1413^th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See American Leadership Academy Charlotte in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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ALA Charlotte:

SchoolDigger ranks ALA Charlotte 234^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at American Leadership Academy Charlotte

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2015	17.27	1252^nd	1440	13.1%
2016	12.25	1306^th	1425	8.4%
2017	23.30	1179^th	1429	17.5%
2018	28.27	1100^th	1434	23.3%
2019	39.99	916^th	1473	37.8%
2021	32.48	988^th	1489	33.6%
2022	20.08	1266^th	1514	16.4%
2023	10.87	1406^th	1502	6.4%
2024	10.99	1413^th	1505	6.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at American Leadership Academy Charlotte

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	43.36	778^th	1332	41.6%
2019	48.64	711^th	1361	47.8%
2021	53.61	522^nd	1329	60.7%
2022	33.44	959^th	1366	29.8%
2023	14.31	1352^nd	1437	5.9%
2024	20.15	1299^th	1450	10.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at American Leadership Academy Charlotte

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.06	988^th	1440	31.4%
2022	37.71	934^th	1458	35.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at American Leadership Academy Charlotte

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	28.75	1100^th	1413	22.2%
2019	34.83	1025^th	1430	28.3%
2021	42.73	806^th	1444	44.2%
2022	19.98	1233^rd	1464	15.8%
2024	2.15	1459^th	1464	0.3%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at American Leadership Academy Charlotte

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	46.76	490^th	927	47.1%
2019	60.80	299^th	949	68.5%
2021	47.95	384^th	896	57.1%
2022	28.78	716^th	927	22.8%
2023	18.93	845^th	933	9.4%
2024	24.88	778^th	924	15.8%

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

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Rank History for all middle school students at American Leadership Academy Charlotte

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	23.58	575^th	741	22.4%
2022	30.57	558^th	786	29.0%
2023	9.40	725^th	784	7.5%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at American Leadership Academy Charlotte

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	27.04	478^th	633	24.5%
2022	53.87	274^th	689	60.2%
2023	5.99	718^th	735	2.3%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at American Leadership Academy Charlotte

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	30.35	496^th	706	29.7%
2022	28.18	541^st	733	26.2%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at American Leadership Academy Charlotte

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	18.45	604^th	711	15.0%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at American Leadership Academy Charlotte

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	36.98	325^th	533	39.0%
2022	50.47	221^st	550	59.8%
2023	17.10	514^th	559	8.1%

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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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by a teacher
Monday, October 24, 2022

Aristotle is a wonderful place to learn because of its dedicated, professional staff and outstanding curriculum. After years of public, charter, and homeschool teaching experience, I’m thrilled to find a school that has high expectations and holds teachers and students to them!

This is the place for your child if you want them to learn respect, accountability, curiosity across all subjects, and a global knowledge base that will help them relate anywhere.

This is NOT the place to run from discipline, be lazy, try bullying or violent behaviors, or play politics. Charter One Schools like Aristotle have a mission to instill moral character and academic excellence, which is sorely missing from many current institutions. A free education is the law, but a good education is a privilege. This takes work and willingness from parents, children, and teachers together.

Overall, the school provides a great education based on core values that are delivered with healthy boundaries so students can be successful in the professional world. The caring and qualified teachers and staff make it that much better! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, February 20, 2019

I was hesitant to enroll my son at APA- but I heard about the new principal that was brought on was doing great things. Two years ago, I did a tour of the school and was so impressed. I enrolled my son this year and the teachers, staff, just overall a great caring school. My son has had issues with the CMS schools- but here- he loves his teachers and calls APA his extended family. I heard this was not the case three years ago- and the new principal has done a great deal for the school- including hiring some amazing teachers. Close Quote

Enrollment information for American Leadership Academy Charlotte

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	8	93	0	3	0	0	3	107
2015	7	125	0	1	0	0	5	138
2016	8	162	0	2	0	0	8	180
2017	3	150	0	3	0	0	6	162
2018	1	111	0	5	0	0	7	124
2019	9	93	0	6	0	0	7	115
2020	10	104	0	5	0	4	13	136
2021	7	144	0	9	0	3	18	181
2022	10	167	1	7	0	3	16	204
2023	9	151	0	10	1	0	12	183
2024	0	112	0	17	0	0	3	132

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

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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 American Leadership Academy Charlotte

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	107	8.3	12.7	78.5
2015	138	12.0	11.5	86.2
2016	180	12.0	15.0	0
2017	162	14.5	11.1	92
2018	124	10.3	11.9	85.5
2019	115	10.1	11.2	97.4
2020	136	8.0	17.0	97.8
2021	181	7.3	24.6	98.3
2022	204	10.8	18.8	85.8
2023	183	1.0	183.0	74.9
2024	132	8.7	15.0	89.4

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 American Leadership Academy Charlotte

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	107	8.3	12.7	78.5
2015	138	12.0	11.5	86.2
2016	180	12.0	15.0	0
2017	162	14.5	11.1	92
2018	124	10.3	11.9	85.5
2019	115	10.1	11.2	97.4
2020	136	8.0	17.0	97.8
2021	181	7.3	24.6	98.3
2022	204	10.8	18.8	85.8
2023	183	1.0	183.0	74.9
2024	132	8.7	15.0	89.4

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.

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Impact of COVID-19 on American Leadership Academy Charlotte

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 916^th of 1473 Elementary schools	Ranks 1406^th of 1502 Elementary schools	31.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (American Leadership Academy Charlotte)	71.4	47.8	23.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	64.3	57.3	7%
3rd Grade Reading (American Leadership Academy Charlotte)	61.9	34.8	27.1%
3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)	56.8	46.5	10.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (American Leadership Academy Charlotte)	40	21.1	18.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
4th Grade Reading (American Leadership Academy Charlotte)	60	36.8	23.2%
4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (American Leadership Academy Charlotte)	30.4	35.7	5.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	60.2	55.9	4.3%
5th Grade Reading (American Leadership Academy Charlotte)	56.5	35.7	20.8%
5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	54.6	48	6.6%
5th Grade Science (American Leadership Academy Charlotte)	52.2	42.9	9.3%
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	115	183	59.1%
African American	93	151	62.4%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	10	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	9	9
Two or More Races	7	12	71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	97.4%	74.9%	22.5%

Schools Near American Leadership Academy Charlotte

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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 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th 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
American Leadership Academy Charlotte	Public, Charter	K-6	8000 Robinson Church Road	Charlotte	28215	Mecklenburg County	ALA Charlotte	Yes	No	No	Yes	(980) 237-0371	132	9	15.0	89.4%	0 (0.0%)	112 (84.8%)	17 (12.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	11	1413^th of 1505 public elementary schools	6.1%		10.9	1406^th of 1502 public elementary schools	6.4%	7	36.8	20.0	20.0	42.9		31.6	10.0	5.0	42.9		5.0
Hickory Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6709 Pence Rd	Charlotte	28215	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(980) 343-6464	597	37	16.2	99.5%	16 (2.7%)	226 (37.9%)	287 (48.1%)	45 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (3.7%)	12.6	1395^th of 1505 public elementary schools	7.3%		9.9	1421^st of 1502 public elementary schools	5.4%	26	41.1	32.9	37.2			34.4	27.8	23.3			39.5		$10,933	$1,524	$9,409
J. H. Gunn Elementary	Public	K-5	7400 Harrisburg Rd	Charlotte	28215	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(980) 343-6477	611	41	14.8	99.5%	30 (4.9%)	196 (32.1%)	324 (53.0%)	41 (6.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (2.9%)	23.7	1218^th of 1505 public elementary schools	19.1%		14.6	1340^th of 1502 public elementary schools	10.8%	122	44.7	49.6	44.9			26.2	32.5	33.1			57.9		$10,183	$1,341	$8,842
Reedy Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10801 Plaza Rd Ext	Charlotte	28215	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(980) 343-6480	881	53	16.5	99.7%	49 (5.6%)	480 (54.5%)	254 (28.8%)	50 (5.7%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	44 (5.0%)	37.6	976^th of 1505 public elementary schools	35.1%		52.9	719^th of 1502 public elementary schools	52.1%	257	47.5	58.3	53.2			33.1	46.8	42.7			59.6		$9,604	$751	$8,853
Grove Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	7515 The Plaza	Charlotte	28215	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(980) 343-6270	542	34	16.0	99.4%	40 (7.4%)	182 (33.6%)	269 (49.6%)	28 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.1%)								(n/a)	44.0	48.4				39.0	30.6
Lawrence Orr Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4835 Shamrock Dr	Charlotte	28215	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(980) 343-9919	749	48	15.4	99.6%	32 (4.3%)	236 (31.5%)	400 (53.4%)	58 (7.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (2.9%)	41.1	909^th of 1505 public elementary schools	39.6%		36.2	987^th of 1502 public elementary schools	34.3%	78	65.6	50.9	53.5			46.2	34.3	46.5			58.2		$10,043	$1,471	$8,571
Joseph W Grier Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	8330 Grier Rd	Charlotte	28215	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(980) 343-5671	593	35	16.7	99.5%	28 (4.7%)	294 (49.6%)	232 (39.1%)	27 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.0%)	19.3	1297^th of 1505 public elementary schools	13.8%		22.2	1228^th of 1502 public elementary schools	18.2%	69	31.5	35.4	49.7			21.1	36.3	32.1			51.6		$10,343	$1,072	$9,271
Devonshire Elementary	Public	K-5	6500 Barrington Dr	Charlotte	28215	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(980) 343-6445	563	29	19.1	99.5%	13 (2.3%)	134 (23.8%)	393 (69.8%)	10 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	7 (1.2%)	3.9	1486^th of 1505 public elementary schools	1.3%		6.7	1454^th of 1502 public elementary schools	3.2%	32	31.5	32.1	20.8			11.2	16.0	15.5			30.4		$9,844	$1,144	$8,700
Albemarle Road Elementary	Public	K-5	7800 Riding Trail Rd	Charlotte	28212	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(980) 343-6414	719	47	15.2	99.6%	17 (2.4%)	164 (22.8%)	441 (61.3%)	78 (10.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.5%)	16.7	1329^th of 1505 public elementary schools	11.7%		20.6	1247^th of 1502 public elementary schools	17.0%	82	46.2	31.3	48.8			22.1	21.4	37.0			46.5		$10,415	$1,158	$9,257
Charlotte East Language Academy	Public, Magnet	K-8	6108 Wilora Lake Rd	Charlotte	28212	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(980) 343-0380	625	56	11.1	99.0%	39 (6.2%)	59 (9.4%)	511 (81.8%)	4 (0.6%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.4%)	32.1	1064^th of 1505 public elementary schools	29.3%		27.6	1130^th of 1502 public elementary schools	24.8%	66	56.8	60.7	49.5	53.7	38.8	39.2	37.7	33.9	33.3	36.7	49.5	59.2	$12,246	$1,264	$10,982

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