VERITAS Community School CFA

Summary:

VERITAS Community School CFA is a public charter elementary school serving 169 students in grades K-8 in Charlotte, North Carolina, with a predominantly African American student population.

Despite serving a student body with similar demographic characteristics to nearby schools, VERITAS Community School CFA consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. The school's academic performance on state standardized tests is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, and it struggles to effectively serve its student subgroups, such as African American students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, the school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio compared to nearby Highland Mill Montessori, Oaklawn Language Academy, and other First Ward Creative Arts Academy schools, which outperform VERITAS Community School CFA on academic measures.

The school's declining performance over time, with its statewide ranking dropping from 841 out of 1,429 elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 1,501 out of 1,502 in 2022-2023, is concerning. Additionally, the school's lack of transparency in reporting the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch makes it difficult to fully understand the challenges faced by the student population and evaluate the school's performance in context.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

2600 Grimes Street
Charlotte, NC 28206

(980) 677-0101

District: VERITAS Community School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1492^nd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 169

Racial breakdown:

African American:

71.6%

Two or more races:

11.2%

Hispanic:

10.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details VERITAS Community School CFA ranks worse than 99.1% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.39. (See more...)

Compare Details VERITAS Community School CFA ranks worse than 97.1% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.78. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (71.6%), two or more races (11.2%), Hispanic (10.1%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at VERITAS Community School CFA is 13.8. (See more...)

Compare VERITAS Community School CFA employs 12.1 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

VERITAS Community School CFA:

SchoolDigger ranks VERITAS Community School CFA 1492^nd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See VERITAS Community School CFA in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks VERITAS Community School CFA 770^th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See VERITAS Community School CFA in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

African American students:

VERITAS Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks VERITAS Community School 239^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for VERITAS Community School CFA

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Rank History for all elementary school students at VERITAS Community School CFA

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2017	44.57	841^st	1429	41.1%
2018	32.52	1043^rd	1434	27.3%
2019	21.11	1247^th	1473	15.3%
2021	12.32	1353^rd	1489	9.1%
2022	6.21	1481^st	1514	2.2%
2023	1.64	1501^st	1502	0.1%
2024	3.39	1492^nd	1505	0.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at VERITAS Community School CFA

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	17.72	1189^th	1329	10.5%
2022	25.50	1129^th	1366	17.3%
2023	3.14	1437^th	1437	0.0%
2024	4.14	1444^th	1450	0.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at VERITAS Community School CFA

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	17.65	1264^th	1424	11.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at VERITAS Community School CFA

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	53.46	680^th	1413	51.9%
2019	24.23	1179^th	1430	17.6%
2021	17.49	1222^nd	1444	15.4%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at VERITAS Community School CFA

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	41.91	548^th	927	40.9%
2019	28.93	753^rd	949	20.7%
2021	29.52	647^th	896	27.8%
2022	17.08	864^th	927	6.8%
2023	6.38	927^th	933	0.6%
2024	10.42	901^st	924	2.5%

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

Rank History for VERITAS Community School CFA

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Rank History for all middle school students at VERITAS Community School CFA

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	12.26	718^th	786	8.7%
2023	5.82	747^th	784	4.7%
2024	3.78	770^th	793	2.9%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at VERITAS Community School CFA

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	35.25	456^th	689	33.8%
2024	4.78	732^nd	743	1.5%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at VERITAS Community School CFA

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	18.00	636^th	748	15.0%
2024	3.11	740^th	751	1.5%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at VERITAS Community School CFA

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	27.79	433^rd	550	21.3%
2024	10.89	542^nd	560	3.2%

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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 VERITAS Community School CFA

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	56	32	1	8	0	1	11	109
2017	49	60	2	17	0	0	19	147
2018	51	81	2	27	0	0	17	178
2019	25	89	2	33	0	0	13	162
2020	9	81	1	20	1	0	11	123
2021	6	93	0	24	0	0	8	131
2022	10	120	0	18	0	0	5	153
2023	12	121	0	17	0	0	19	169

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 VERITAS Community School CFA

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	109	8.0	13.6	0
2017	147	10.7	13.6	2
2018	178	12.0	14.7	14
2019	162	10.4	15.5	17.3
2020	123	7.3	16.8	n/a
2021	131	7.4	17.6	n/a
2022	153	9.1	16.7	n/a
2023	169	12.1	13.8	n/a

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 VERITAS Community School CFA

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	109	8.0	13.6	0
2017	147	10.7	13.6	2
2018	178	12.0	14.7	14
2019	162	10.4	15.5	17.3
2020	123	7.3	16.8	n/a
2021	131	7.4	17.6	n/a
2022	153	9.1	16.7	n/a
2023	169	12.1	13.8	n/a

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 VERITAS Community School CFA

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 1247^th of 1473 Elementary schools	Ranks 1501^st of 1502 Elementary schools	15.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (VERITAS Community School CFA)	46.3	6.3	40%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	64.3	61.1	3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (VERITAS Community School CFA)	39	18.8	20.2%
3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)	56.8	48	8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (VERITAS Community School CFA)	23.5	6.7	16.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
4th Grade Reading (VERITAS Community School CFA)	47.1	12.5	34.6%
4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (VERITAS Community School CFA)	26.7	5.6	21.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	60.2	55.9	4.3%
5th Grade Reading (VERITAS Community School CFA)	46.7	11.1	35.6%
5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	54.6	48	6.6%
5th Grade Science (VERITAS Community School CFA)	73.3	23.5	49.8%
5th Grade Science (North Carolina)	72.6	65.3	7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (VERITAS Community School CFA)	44.4	7.1	37.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	58.8	52.3	6.5%
6th Grade Reading (VERITAS Community School CFA)	44.4	27.8	16.6%
6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	60	47.5	12.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	162	169	4.3%
African American	89	121	36%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	33	17	48.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	25	12	52%
Two or More Races	13	19	46.2%

Schools Near VERITAS Community School CFA

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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
VERITAS Community School CFA	Public, Charter	K-8	2600 Grimes Street	Charlotte	28206	Mecklenburg County	VERITAS Community School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(980) 677-0101	169	12	13.8		12 (7.1%)	121 (71.6%)	17 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (11.2%)	3.4	1492^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	0.9%		1.6	1501^st of 1502 public elementary schools	0.1%	9	5.9			10.5			17.6	28.6		15.8	10.5	28.6		23.8
Druid Hills Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	2801 Lucena Ave	Charlotte	28206	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(980) 343-5515	270	30	9.1	98.9%	4 (1.5%)	177 (65.6%)	72 (26.7%)	10 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.2%)	22.8	1232^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	18.1%		6.1	1463^rd of 1502 public elementary schools	2.6%	231	31.4	42.9	41.7	48.6		5.6	29.4	28.6	33.3	40.0	36.4	22.9	58.3	38.9	$15,769	$2,330	$13,439
Highland Renaissance Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	125 W Craighead Rd	Charlotte	28206	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(980) 343-5511	377	24	15.4	99.2%	11 (2.9%)	177 (46.9%)	174 (46.2%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.7%)	23	1228^th of 1505 public elementary schools	18.4%		29	1102^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	26.6%	126	24.6	39.6	45.5				21.2	34.0	40.0				77.3		$12,308	$1,987	$10,321
Highland Mill Montessori	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	3201 Clemson Ave	Charlotte	28205	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(980) 343-5525	315	22	14.0	17.1%	127 (40.3%)	126 (40.0%)	31 (9.8%)	12 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.0%)	86.6	158^th of 1505 public elementary schools	89.5%		90.3	102^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	93.2%	56	75.0	72.2	85.3	66.7			63.6	69.4	73.5	83.3			88.2		$13,792	$1,243	$12,549
Villa Heights Elementary	Public	K-5	800 Everett Place	Charlotte	28205	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(980) 343-3666	130	13	10.1	97.7%	28 (21.5%)	76 (58.5%)	17 (13.1%)	4 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.8%)	39.1	949^th of 1505 public elementary schools	36.9%		40.1	929^th of 1502 public elementary schools	38.1%	20	59.3	47.6	68.4				44.4	38.1	36.8				52.6		$14,935	$566	$14,370
Walter G. Byers School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	1415 Hamilton St	Charlotte	28206	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(980) 343-6940	337	29	11.5	99.1%	5 (1.5%)	268 (79.5%)	43 (12.8%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.7%)	9.6	1429^th of 1505 public elementary schools	5.0%		19.2	1267^th of 1502 public elementary schools	15.6%	162	29.7	20.6	30.6	10.5	25.0	26.9	27.0	29.4	30.6	23.7	52.5	22.2	52.8	50.0	$16,972	$2,176	$14,796
Oaklawn Language Academy	Public, Magnet	K-8	1810 Oaklawn Ave	Charlotte	28216	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(980) 343-0400	508	40	12.7	50.8%	35 (6.9%)	135 (26.6%)	328 (64.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.2%)	60.8	570^th of 1505 public elementary schools	62.1%		57.2	633^rd of 1502 public elementary schools	57.9%	63	63.8	51.7	65.6	68.8	71.1	82.2	45.8	50.0	57.4	58.3	64.4	48.9	72.1	62.2	$10,283	$656	$9,627
First Ward Creative Arts Academy	Public, Magnet	K-5	715 N. Caldwell St	Charlotte	28202	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(980) 343-5485	495	36	13.8	99.4%	15 (3.0%)	369 (74.5%)	74 (14.9%)	5 (1.0%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.7%)	49.7	751^st of 1505 public elementary schools	50.1%		49.3	781^st of 1502 public elementary schools	48.0%	30	63.9	65.3	54.9				43.8	52.5	42.9				59.3		$10,544	$1,199	$9,345
Irwin Academic Center	Public, Magnet	K-5	329 N. Irwin Ave	Charlotte	28202	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(980) 343-5480	402	26	15.3	23.9%	82 (20.4%)	212 (52.7%)	36 (9.0%)	52 (12.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.7%)	76.3	306^th of 1505 public elementary schools	79.7%		76.7	292^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	80.6%	14	78.3	60.0	67.6				65.0	69.2	60.6				74.6		$11,169	$603	$10,566
University Park Creative Arts	Public, Magnet	K-5	2400 Hildebrand St	Charlotte	28216	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(980) 343-5178	265	20	13.5	98.5%	5 (1.9%)	212 (80.0%)	40 (15.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.0%)	36.9	980^th of 1505 public elementary schools	34.9%		4.9	1477^th of 1502 public elementary schools	1.7%	497	68.6	41.5	56.1				42.9	31.7	24.6				68.4		$12,569	$1,100	$11,469

Frequently Asked Questions about VERITAS Community School CFA

How many students attend VERITAS Community School CFA?

In the 2022-23 school year, 169 students attended VERITAS Community School CFA.

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What is the racial makeup of VERITAS Community School CFA?

Students at VERITAS Community School CFA are 72% African American, 11% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 7% White.

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VERITAS Community School CFA ranks in the bottom 0.9% of North Carolina elementary schools.

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