Charles H. Parker Academic Center

Summary:

Charles H. Parker Academic Center is a public magnet elementary school serving 500 students in grades K-5 in the diverse Charlotte, North Carolina community. This school consistently outperforms the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district and the state of North Carolina in standardized test scores, with particularly strong performance among Asian and White student subgroups.

Despite the school's high poverty rate, with over 99% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Charles H. Parker Academic Center maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is a standout, with 70% of 3rd graders proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 61.8% for the district and 62.7% for the state. In 5th grade Science, 67.8% of students were proficient or better, outpacing the district at 65.9% and the state at 66.2%. However, the school struggles with the performance of Hispanic and English Language Learner students, ranking in the bottom 20-30% of North Carolina elementary schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus, which serves a more affluent student population, significantly outperforms Charles H. Parker Academic Center in all subject areas. But overall, Charles H. Parker Academic Center stands out as a high-performing school within its district, particularly for certain student subgroups, despite the significant socioeconomic challenges faced by its student population.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

 1546 Walton Rd
       Charlotte, NC  28208-6931


(980) 343-5533

District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
627th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,666 Help


Students who attend Charles H. Parker Academic Center usually attend:

Middle:    Sedgefield Middle
High:    Harding University High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  482

Racial breakdown:

African American:
44.4%
Asian:
31.3%
Hispanic:
12.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Charles H. Parker Academic Center ranks better than 58.3% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 44th 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 57.41. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Charles H. Parker Academic Center is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (44.4%), Asian (31.3%), Hispanic (12.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Charles H. Parker Academic Center is 13.4, which is the 13th 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 Charles H. Parker Academic Center is $11,666, which is the 22nd highest among 109 elementary schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Charles H. Parker Academic Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Charles H. Parker Academic Center 627th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Charles H. Parker Academic Center in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Charles H. Parker Academic Center

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Rank History for all students at Charles H. Parker Academic Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 48.85 733rd 1276 42.6%
2007 40.40 889th 1293 31.2%
2008 40.74 857th 1324 35.3%
2009 43.23 876th 1354 35.3%
2010 25.35 1105th 1363 18.9%
2011 22.24 1172nd 1381 15.1%
2012 29.95 1091st 1388 21.4%
2013 69.32 374th 1403 73.3%
2014 62.25 504th 1390 63.7%
2015 52.14 714th 1440 50.4%
2016 62.11 527th 1425 63.0%
2017 60.81 561st 1429 60.7%
2018 63.35 526th 1434 63.3%
2019 59.07 589th 1473 60.0%
2021 67.77 431st 1489 71.1%
2022 65.10 496th 1514 67.2%
2023 62.84 535th 1502 64.4%
2024 57.41 627th 1505 58.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Charles H. Parker Academic Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 34.08 337th 485 30.5%
2023 38.94 303rd 514 41.1%
2024 30.94 408th 533 23.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Charles H. Parker Academic Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 54.17 279th 801 65.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Charles H. Parker Academic Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.19 1207th 1332 9.4%
2019 18.50 1231st 1361 9.6%
2021 11.59 1292nd 1329 2.8%
2022 27.43 1092nd 1366 20.1%
2023 28.14 1124th 1437 21.8%
2024 29.03 1145th 1450 21.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Charles H. Parker Academic Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.28 683rd 1405 51.4%
2019 50.28 733rd 1424 48.5%
2021 58.66 552nd 1440 61.7%
2022 65.15 456th 1458 68.7%
2023 55.65 624th 1459 57.2%
2024 49.60 722nd 1455 50.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Charles H. Parker Academic Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.05 348th 612 43.1%
2021 61.70 225th 494 54.5%
2023 61.38 251st 582 56.9%
2024 67.50 159th 669 76.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Charles H. Parker Academic Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.91 389th 1413 72.5%
2019 64.34 462nd 1430 67.7%
2021 71.89 362nd 1444 74.9%
2022 62.95 512th 1464 65.0%
2023 67.33 421st 1461 71.2%
2024 61.50 539th 1464 63.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Charles H. Parker Academic Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.52 1st 99 99.0%
2019 84.81 1st 106 99.1%
2021 85.07 2nd 95 97.9%
2022 78.34 11th 107 89.7%
2023 82.87 7th 114 93.9%
2024 82.84 6th 130 95.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Charles H. Parker Academic Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.34 509th 927 45.1%
2019 43.09 547th 949 42.4%
2021 35.33 569th 896 36.5%
2022 49.82 407th 927 56.1%
2023 47.64 468th 933 49.8%
2024 37.37 614th 924 33.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Charles H. Parker Academic Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 18.35 829th 893 7.2%
2023 22.83 784th 915 14.3%
2024 12.33 922nd 951 3.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Charles H. Parker Academic Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 95.31 6th 1183 99.5%
2021 95.30 11th 1172 99.1%
2022 86.12 102nd 1194 91.5%
2024 92.34 28th 1166 97.6%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

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.

Charles H. Parker Academic Center Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Open Quote Incredible principal who is very hands on with students and staff. If your child needs more challenge or understanding of their unique abilities the teachers in the magnet gifted programs are impressive. We are so grateful to have found Barringer. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, January 15, 2012

Open Quote Very poor communication from the teachers. There is significant variability in the quality of the teachers at each grade level. The science teacher is uninterested and the quality of the instruction is poor. The certification process for TD is poor when if it gets to the subjective process. I cannot advise this school if you have a choice. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, August 7, 2011

Open Quote The IB program is amazing. Our son was in pvt school 1-3 and we moved him here and not only is he being challenged and happy, he is enjoying learning. He reads on a college level and is doing math 2 grade levels above his grade level. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Charles H. Parker Academic Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 412 230 19 4 1 n/a n/a 0 666
1989 445 249 25 2 1 n/a n/a 0 722
1990 399 266 21 2 0 n/a n/a 0 688
1991 402 310 19 2 0 n/a n/a 0 733
1992 393 277 16 1 0 n/a n/a 0 687
1993 216 275 13 2 0 n/a n/a 0 506
1994 228 273 13 4 0 n/a n/a 0 518
1995 231 224 10 8 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1996 231 224 10 8 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1997 254 226 13 7 1 n/a n/a 0 501
1998 246 224 18 5 2 n/a n/a -8 487
1999 269 230 15 6 2 n/a n/a 0 522
2000 267 209 14 6 2 n/a n/a 0 498
2001 272 204 24 4 4 n/a n/a 0 508
2002 251 438 32 9 6 n/a n/a 0 736
2003 251 438 32 9 6 n/a n/a 0 736
2004 181 485 34 9 5 n/a n/a 0 714
2005 141 480 40 12 3 n/a n/a 0 676
2006 106 510 45 18 2 n/a n/a 0 681
2007 84 535 41 19 1 n/a n/a 25 705
2008 64 499 40 20 3 n/a n/a 26 652
2009 58 481 43 21 2 n/a n/a 0 605
2010 45 450 54 11 1 n/a n/a 0 561
2011 64 423 60 22 0 0 24 0 593
2012 86 384 88 22 3 0 14 0 597
2013 106 382 119 21 5 0 11 0 644
2014 103 351 111 29 4 1 15 0 614
2015 99 366 116 39 3 2 6 0 631
2016 94 331 127 25 2 1 10 0 590
2017 88 340 123 33 2 0 7 0 593
2018 74 302 128 25 2 2 7 0 540
2019 61 276 134 27 1 0 11 0 510
2020 54 251 125 47 1 0 19 0 497
2021 56 219 141 51 0 0 8 0 475
2022 39 213 147 64 0 1 9 0 473
2023 39 214 151 62 2 1 13 0 482

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 Charles H. Parker Academic Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 666 25.0 26.6 22.1
1989 722 35.0 20.6 22.6
1990 688 36.0 19.1 21.8
1991 733 38.0 19.2 20.5
1992 687 38.0 18.0 25.2
1993 506 28.0 18.1 39.3
1994 518 31.0 16.7 33
1995 473 33.0 14.3 33.8
1996 473 33.0 14.3 33.8
1997 501 30.0 16.7 93.2
1998 487 31.0 15.7 35.2
1999 522 31.0 16.8 37.7
2000 498 31.0 16.1 34.5
2001 508 31.0 16.4 27.6
2002 736 31.0 23.7 46.7
2003 736 31.0 23.7 46.7
2004 714 31.0 23.0 54.9
2005 676 31.0 21.8 58.3
2006 681 31.0 22.0 65.8
2007 705 n/a n/a 66
2008 652 46.0 14.2 67.1
2009 605 46.8 12.9 66.4
2010 561 42.0 13.3 71.5
2011 593 41.5 14.2 69.3
2012 597 45.9 12.9 60.5
2013 644 43.9 14.6 57.8
2014 614 41.7 14.7 55
2015 631 46.0 13.7 99.4
2016 590 43.0 13.7 99.5
2017 593 44.3 13.3 97.3
2018 540 41.6 12.9 99.1
2019 510 37.1 13.7 99.4
2020 497 37.1 13.3 99.4
2021 475 37.7 12.5 99.4
2022 473 37.0 12.7 99.4
2023 482 35.9 13.4 99.4

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 Charles H. Parker Academic Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 666 25.0 26.6 22.1
1989 722 35.0 20.6 22.6
1990 688 36.0 19.1 21.8
1991 733 38.0 19.2 20.5
1992 687 38.0 18.0 25.2
1993 506 28.0 18.1 39.3
1994 518 31.0 16.7 33
1995 473 33.0 14.3 33.8
1996 473 33.0 14.3 33.8
1997 501 30.0 16.7 93.2
1998 487 31.0 15.7 35.2
1999 522 31.0 16.8 37.7
2000 498 31.0 16.1 34.5
2001 508 31.0 16.4 27.6
2002 736 31.0 23.7 46.7
2003 736 31.0 23.7 46.7
2004 714 31.0 23.0 54.9
2005 676 31.0 21.8 58.3
2006 681 31.0 22.0 65.8
2007 705 n/a n/a 66
2008 652 46.0 14.2 67.1
2009 605 46.8 12.9 66.4
2010 561 42.0 13.3 71.5
2011 593 41.5 14.2 69.3
2012 597 45.9 12.9 60.5
2013 644 43.9 14.6 57.8
2014 614 41.7 14.7 55
2015 631 46.0 13.7 99.4
2016 590 43.0 13.7 99.5
2017 593 44.3 13.3 97.3
2018 540 41.6 12.9 99.1
2019 510 37.1 13.7 99.4
2020 497 37.1 13.3 99.4
2021 475 37.7 12.5 99.4
2022 473 37.0 12.7 99.4
2023 482 35.9 13.4 99.4

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Charles H. Parker Academic Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,055 (9.0%) $10,611 (91.0%) $11,666

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Charles H. Parker Academic Center

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 589th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 535th of 1502 Elementary schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Charles H. Parker Academic Center)55.659.8
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)69.661.3
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Charles H. Parker Academic Center)5350
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)57.346.4
 10.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Charles H. Parker Academic Center)62.848.9
 13.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)63.255.2
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Charles H. Parker Academic Center)59.652.3
 7.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)52.551.5
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Charles H. Parker Academic Center)73.172.5
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)65.457.9
 7.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Charles H. Parker Academic Center)63.460.9
 2.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)5045.8
 4.2%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Charles H. Parker Academic Center)77.478
 0.6%
   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 Students510482
 5.5%
African American276214
 22.5%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian134151
 12.7%
Hispanic2762
 129.6%
Pacific Islander01
White6139
 36.1%
Two or More Races1113
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.4%99.4%
 0%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Charles H. Parker Academic Center

In the 2022-23 school year, 482 students attended Charles H. Parker Academic Center.

Students who attend Charles H. Parker Academic Center usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sedgefield Middle
High : Harding University High School

Charles H. Parker Academic Center ranks 627th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Charles H. Parker Academic Center are 44% African American, 31% Asian, 13% Hispanic, 8% White, 3% Two or more races.


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