Irwin Academic Center

Summary:

Irwin Academic Center is a public magnet elementary school in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving 402 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This high-performing school consistently outshines the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district and the state of North Carolina in academic achievement, ranking in the top 20% of elementary schools statewide.

Irwin Academic Center's students excel on standardized tests, with 78.3% of 3rd graders proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 61.8% for the district and 62.7% for the state. The school's diverse student population, with 52.74% African American, 8.96% Hispanic, and 12.94% Asian students, is more racially diverse than many nearby schools. Additionally, Irwin has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 14.87% to 23.88%, significantly lower than the high-poverty rates of over 50% at some nearby schools like Druid Hills Academy and Elizabeth Traditional Elementary.

Irwin Academic Center's consistent high performance, racial diversity, and socioeconomic diversity make it an exceptional school within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district. The school's effective teaching practices and strong curriculum have enabled it to provide a quality education to students from various backgrounds, serving as a model for promoting educational equity and excellence.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

 329 N. Irwin Ave
       Charlotte, NC  28202-1220


(980) 343-5480

District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
306th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,169 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  402

Racial breakdown:

African American:
52.7%
White:
20.4%
Asian:
12.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Irwin Academic Center ranks better than 79.7% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 32nd among 109 ranked elementary schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.31. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Irwin Academic Center is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (52.7%), White (20.4%), Asian (12.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 23.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Irwin Academic Center is 15.3, which is the 47th best among 109 elementary schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Irwin Academic Center is $11,169, which is the 28th highest among 109 elementary schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Irwin Academic Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Irwin Academic Center 306th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Irwin Academic Center in the ranking list.)

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 140th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Irwin Academic Center

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Rank History for all students at Irwin Academic Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 85.69 100th 1276 92.2%
2007 91.51 15th 1293 98.8%
2008 96.49 6th 1324 99.5%
2009 92.75 6th 1354 99.6%
2010 90.01 34th 1363 97.5%
2011 92.07 1st 1381 99.9%
2012 91.71 2nd 1388 99.9%
2013 98.76 11th 1403 99.2%
2014 94.44 43rd 1390 96.9%
2015 92.93 51st 1440 96.5%
2016 87.45 120th 1425 91.6%
2017 91.33 73rd 1429 94.9%
2018 93.90 40th 1434 97.2%
2019 96.35 14th 1473 99.0%
2021 95.73 43rd 1489 97.1%
2022 87.57 137th 1514 91.0%
2023 76.74 292nd 1502 80.6%
2024 76.31 306th 1505 79.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Irwin Academic Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.17 383rd 801 52.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Irwin Academic Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.63 48th 1332 96.4%
2019 94.23 18th 1361 98.7%
2022 60.99 430th 1366 68.5%
2023 61.42 470th 1437 67.3%
2024 62.45 449th 1450 69.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Irwin Academic Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.46 56th 1405 96.0%
2019 94.27 22nd 1424 98.5%
2021 94.08 57th 1440 96.0%
2022 87.43 122nd 1458 91.6%
2023 75.42 285th 1459 80.5%
2024 76.31 270th 1455 81.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Irwin Academic Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.44 38th 69 44.9%
2019 22.55 601st 612 1.8%
2021 50.75 330th 494 33.2%
2022 29.60 459th 500 8.2%
2023 11.86 568th 582 2.4%
2024 31.24 612th 669 8.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Irwin Academic Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.17 29th 1413 97.9%
2019 96.50 10th 1430 99.3%
2021 94.88 43rd 1444 97.0%
2022 85.60 159th 1464 89.1%
2023 75.33 292nd 1461 80.0%
2024 73.14 335th 1464 77.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Irwin Academic Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 82.61 5th 106 95.3%
2021 79.16 13th 95 86.3%
2022 74.04 29th 107 72.9%
2023 66.14 48th 114 57.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Irwin Academic Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.76 4th 927 99.6%
2019 98.79 4th 949 99.6%
2021 99.14 6th 896 99.3%
2022 90.71 42nd 927 95.5%
2023 81.87 93rd 933 90.0%
2024 81.54 98th 924 89.4%
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Rank History for White students at Irwin Academic Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.02 36th 1178 96.9%
2019 95.70 5th 1183 99.6%
2021 96.42 5th 1172 99.6%
2022 94.45 10th 1194 99.2%
2023 95.98 3rd 1183 99.7%
2024 96.00 3rd 1166 99.7%
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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.

Irwin Academic Center Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, January 12, 2018

Open Quote This is one of the worse schools in world. The Teachers don't teach they babysit. Most of them don't have gifted licenses and spend most of their workday studying for test and bettering themselves. They are "facilitating" but failed to read the personalized learning plan that says you are to "instruct" which means teach. Sounds like these facilitators have reading comprehension problem. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, December 4, 2016

Open Quote Quality of teacher/staff has diminished. Does not live up to the hype that parents and staff spoke about during the Open House. Academic scores have dropped as well. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, October 29, 2010

Open Quote Villa Heights is an excellent school. It is a learning immersion//talent development (gifted) magnet. The staff is nurturing and excellent at their job. Both my children have done very well in this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Irwin Academic Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 103 120 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 230
1994 115 115 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 236
1995 129 110 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1996 129 110 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1997 122 108 13 3 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1998 141 117 13 8 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1999 139 125 10 9 1 n/a n/a 0 284
2000 143 129 8 7 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2001 133 138 14 8 0 n/a n/a 0 293
2002 115 148 28 3 3 n/a n/a 0 297
2003 115 148 28 3 3 n/a n/a 0 297
2004 99 168 28 5 5 n/a n/a 0 305
2005 87 171 29 4 3 n/a n/a 0 294
2006 85 174 26 7 2 n/a n/a 0 294
2007 72 174 31 6 2 n/a n/a 12 297
2008 59 183 38 6 2 n/a n/a 15 303
2009 50 208 38 6 2 n/a n/a 0 304
2010 54 207 38 4 1 n/a n/a 0 304
2011 58 195 43 5 1 0 20 0 322
2012 98 303 51 12 2 0 16 0 482
2013 120 332 57 21 3 0 15 0 548
2014 136 335 59 20 4 0 16 0 570
2015 116 297 60 26 3 0 12 0 514
2016 120 280 76 18 4 0 9 0 507
2017 123 240 86 27 5 1 9 0 491
2018 107 205 66 31 3 1 12 0 425
2019 102 173 55 33 3 1 12 0 379
2020 86 176 51 38 0 0 14 0 365
2021 76 191 60 31 0 0 15 0 373
2022 84 203 55 34 0 0 14 0 390
2023 82 212 52 36 1 0 19 0 402

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 Irwin Academic Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 230 11.0 20.9 24.3
1994 236 13.0 18.2 26.3
1995 243 12.0 20.3 20.6
1996 243 12.0 20.3 20.6
1997 246 13.0 18.9 19.5
1998 279 15.0 18.6 13.3
1999 284 15.0 18.9 16.2
2000 287 15.0 19.1 17.8
2001 293 15.0 19.5 16
2002 297 15.0 19.8 23.6
2003 297 15.0 19.8 23.6
2004 305 15.0 20.3 29.8
2005 294 15.0 19.6 36.4
2006 294 15.0 19.6 26.5
2007 297 n/a n/a 22.8
2008 303 19.5 15.5 21.9
2009 304 20.5 14.8 22
2010 304 19.4 15.6 19.7
2011 322 19.3 16.6 19.9
2012 482 25.3 18.9 28.8
2013 548 29.2 18.7 26.1
2014 570 33.7 16.9 26
2015 514 31.0 16.5 26.5
2016 507 30.0 16.9 25.6
2017 491 28.9 16.9 24
2018 425 25.8 16.4 26.1
2019 379 23.1 16.3 21.4
2020 365 24.2 15.0 23.6
2021 373 26.1 14.2 19.3
2022 390 24.9 15.6 14.9
2023 402 26.1 15.3 23.9

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 Irwin Academic Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 230 11.0 20.9 24.3
1994 236 13.0 18.2 26.3
1995 243 12.0 20.3 20.6
1996 243 12.0 20.3 20.6
1997 246 13.0 18.9 19.5
1998 279 15.0 18.6 13.3
1999 284 15.0 18.9 16.2
2000 287 15.0 19.1 17.8
2001 293 15.0 19.5 16
2002 297 15.0 19.8 23.6
2003 297 15.0 19.8 23.6
2004 305 15.0 20.3 29.8
2005 294 15.0 19.6 36.4
2006 294 15.0 19.6 26.5
2007 297 n/a n/a 22.8
2008 303 19.5 15.5 21.9
2009 304 20.5 14.8 22
2010 304 19.4 15.6 19.7
2011 322 19.3 16.6 19.9
2012 482 25.3 18.9 28.8
2013 548 29.2 18.7 26.1
2014 570 33.7 16.9 26
2015 514 31.0 16.5 26.5
2016 507 30.0 16.9 25.6
2017 491 28.9 16.9 24
2018 425 25.8 16.4 26.1
2019 379 23.1 16.3 21.4
2020 365 24.2 15.0 23.6
2021 373 26.1 14.2 19.3
2022 390 24.9 15.6 14.9
2023 402 26.1 15.3 23.9

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Irwin Academic Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $603 (5.4%) $10,566 (94.6%) $11,169

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Irwin Academic Center

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 14th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 292nd of 1502 Elementary schools
 18.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Irwin Academic Center)93.769.7
 24%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)69.661.3
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Irwin Academic Center)90.569.7
 20.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)57.346.4
 10.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Irwin Academic Center)89.953.4
 36.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)63.255.2
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Irwin Academic Center)87.364.9
 22.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)52.551.5
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Irwin Academic Center)91.871.2
 20.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)65.457.9
 7.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Irwin Academic Center)88.871.2
 17.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)5045.8
 4.2%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Irwin Academic Center)93.978.1
 15.8%
   5th Grade Science (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)72.862.2
 10.6%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students379402
 6.1%
African American173212
 22.5%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian5552
 5.5%
Hispanic3336
 9.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White10282
 19.6%
Two or More Races1219
 58.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.4%23.9%
 2.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 402 students attended Irwin Academic Center.

Students at Irwin Academic Center are 53% African American, 20% White, 13% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Irwin Academic Center ranks 306th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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