Oakhurst STEAM Academy

Summary:

Oakhurst STEAM Academy is a public magnet elementary school in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With a diverse student population, the school faces significant challenges in overall academic performance, particularly among Hispanic, English Language Learner (ELL), and low-income students.

Oakhurst STEAM Academy's student proficiency rates on End-of-Grade (EOG) assessments are generally lower than the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and North Carolina state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd-grade proficiency rates were 52.1% in Mathematics, 34.2% in Reading, and 52.3% in Science, compared to the district's rates of 61.8%, 47.5%, and 65.9%, respectively. The school's performance has been consistently low, earning it a 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Interestingly, Oakhurst STEAM Academy ranks 1st out of 15 North Carolina elementary schools for its performance with homeless students, suggesting that the school may have effective strategies and support systems in place to address the unique needs of this population. However, the school's high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds, ranging from 98.59% to 99.47% over the past three school years, indicates that it may face significant challenges in providing adequate resources and support to its diverse student population. Nearby schools, such as Merry Oaks International Academy, Rama Road Elementary, and Eastover Elementary, generally have higher student proficiency rates and serve more diverse student populations.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

 4511 Monroe Rd
       Charlotte, NC  28205-7715


(980) 343-6482

District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1182nd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,789 Help


Students who attend Oakhurst STEAM Academy usually attend:

Middle:    Eastway Middle
High:    Garinger High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  522

Racial breakdown:

African American:
37.2%
Hispanic:
36.0%
White:
14.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.5% Help


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Compare Details Oakhurst STEAM Academy ranks worse than 78.5% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 70th 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 25.76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Oakhurst STEAM Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (37.2%), Hispanic (36%), White (14.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oakhurst STEAM Academy is 15.3, which is the 53rd 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 Oakhurst STEAM Academy is $9,789. 68 elementary schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oakhurst STEAM Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Oakhurst STEAM Academy 1182nd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Oakhurst STEAM Academy 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 Oakhurst STEAM Academy

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Rank History for all students at Oakhurst STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 37.73 953rd 1429 33.3%
2018 34.39 1015th 1434 29.2%
2019 33.09 1052nd 1473 28.6%
2021 26.22 1079th 1489 27.5%
2022 31.24 1065th 1514 29.7%
2023 41.70 899th 1502 40.1%
2024 25.76 1182nd 1505 21.5%
See the entire list of North Carolina Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Oakhurst STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.77 177th 421 58.0%
2019 37.06 324th 497 34.8%
2021 17.89 368th 385 4.4%
2022 24.45 420th 485 13.4%
2023 36.61 320th 514 37.7%
2024 32.30 387th 533 27.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oakhurst STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.25 1004th 1332 24.6%
2019 34.64 980th 1361 28.0%
2021 37.47 828th 1329 37.7%
2022 37.07 898th 1366 34.3%
2023 48.48 746th 1437 48.1%
2024 46.69 785th 1450 45.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Oakhurst STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 96.10 1st 15 93.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Oakhurst STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.69 1122nd 1405 20.1%
2019 32.31 1035th 1424 27.3%
2021 28.28 1034th 1440 28.2%
2022 22.03 1218th 1458 16.5%
2023 31.39 1051st 1459 28.0%
2024 14.59 1335th 1455 8.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Oakhurst STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.50 727th 897 19.0%
2019 33.80 620th 878 29.4%
2021 68.57 111th 646 82.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Oakhurst STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.98 421st 494 14.8%
2023 68.60 26th 582 95.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Oakhurst STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.53 853rd 1413 39.6%
2019 35.74 1013th 1430 29.2%
2021 25.23 1080th 1444 25.2%
2022 42.12 860th 1464 41.3%
2023 52.40 700th 1461 52.1%
2024 38.48 933rd 1464 36.3%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Oakhurst STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.12 307th 927 66.9%
2019 60.62 301st 949 68.3%
2021 51.99 325th 896 63.7%
2022 62.11 269th 927 71.0%
2023 69.43 217th 933 76.7%
2024 53.00 388th 924 58.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Oakhurst STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.56 634th 851 25.5%
2019 23.07 759th 865 12.3%
2021 17.14 787th 843 6.6%
2022 20.63 808th 893 9.5%
2023 25.13 751st 915 17.9%
2024 19.43 861st 951 9.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Oakhurst STEAM Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.97 523rd 1178 55.6%
2019 70.52 312th 1183 73.6%
2021 72.34 282nd 1172 75.9%
2022 62.87 404th 1194 66.2%
2023 77.62 214th 1183 81.9%
2024 52.46 564th 1166 51.6%
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.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, July 19, 2021

Open Quote my daughter has been there for 3 years and we love the staff and environment Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, November 15, 2018

Open Quote My son loves Oakhurst, as do many other kids. There is a lot of technology-focused learning, and my child has taken well to the environment. It's only been open a couple of years, but those parents who send their kids here all agree it's a great school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Oakhurst STEAM Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 92 245 51 205 1 0 13 0 607
2017 98 279 41 197 3 0 13 0 631
2018 114 272 39 194 3 0 17 0 639
2019 120 280 34 181 1 1 23 0 640
2020 124 257 35 182 1 2 23 0 624
2021 102 240 32 164 1 2 24 0 565
2022 92 222 29 150 0 3 33 0 529
2023 98 224 21 188 0 2 34 0 567
2024 74 194 28 188 0 1 37 0 522

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 Oakhurst STEAM Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 607 39.0 15.5 99.5
2017 631 40.5 15.5 99.4
2018 639 37.9 16.8 99.5
2019 640 44.3 14.4 99.5
2020 624 43.7 14.2 99.5
2021 565 43.6 12.9 99.5
2022 529 36.5 14.4 99.4
2023 567 35.1 16.1 98.6
2024 522 34.0 15.3 97.5

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 Oakhurst STEAM Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 607 39.0 15.5 99.5
2017 631 40.5 15.5 99.4
2018 639 37.9 16.8 99.5
2019 640 44.3 14.4 99.5
2020 624 43.7 14.2 99.5
2021 565 43.6 12.9 99.5
2022 529 36.5 14.4 99.4
2023 567 35.1 16.1 98.6
2024 522 34.0 15.3 97.5

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 Oakhurst STEAM Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,264 (12.9%) $8,524 (87.1%) $9,789

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Oakhurst STEAM Academy

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 1052nd of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 899th of 1502 Elementary schools
 11.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oakhurst STEAM Academy)57.463
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)69.661.3
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Oakhurst STEAM Academy)47.539
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)57.346.4
 10.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oakhurst STEAM Academy)46.545.5
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)63.255.2
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Oakhurst STEAM Academy)44.143.2
 0.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)52.551.5
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oakhurst STEAM Academy)56.753.3
 3.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)65.457.9
 7.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Oakhurst STEAM Academy)43.351.1
 7.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)5045.8
 4.2%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Oakhurst STEAM Academy)65.454.3
 11.1%
   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 Students640567
 11.4%
African American280224
 20%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian3421
 38.2%
Hispanic181188
 3.9%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White12098
 18.3%
Two or More Races2334
 47.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.5%98.6%
 0.9%


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Oakhurst STEAM Academy ranks in the bottom 21.5% of North Carolina elementary schools.

Students who attend Oakhurst STEAM Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Eastway Middle
High : Garinger High School

Students at Oakhurst STEAM Academy are 37% African American, 36% Hispanic, 14% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 522 students attended Oakhurst STEAM Academy.


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