Vaughan Academy of Technology

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Vaughan Academy of Technology ranks 362 nd of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Vaughan Academy of Technology is a public magnet elementary school in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving 331 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This high-performing school consistently outshines its district and state counterparts, offering a diverse learning environment and exceptional academic outcomes.

Vaughan Academy of Technology boasts a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 66.16% African American, 23.87% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of other ethnicities. Academically, the school has excelled, with proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science that surpass the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district and the state of North Carolina. For instance, in the 2023-2024 school year, Vaughan's Mathematics proficiency rates ranged from 64.5% to 72.9%, compared to 55.9% to 61.8% for the district and 56.6% to 62.7% for the state. The school's exceptional performance extends to specific student subgroups, with Vaughan ranking among the top schools in North Carolina for its African American, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status student populations.

Vaughan Academy of Technology's success is particularly noteworthy when compared to nearby schools. The school outperforms Devonshire Elementary, Briarwood Academy, Hidden Valley Elementary, and University Meadows Elementary in academic proficiency and statewide rankings. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.9 to 17 students per teacher, is relatively low, contributing to a strong educational environment. As a public magnet school, Vaughan Academy of Technology likely benefits from additional resources and programming that support its exceptional performance.

Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

8601 Old Concord Rd
Charlotte, NC 28213-5185

(980) 343-0030

District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,792

Student/teacher ratio: 17.0

Number of students: 331

Racial breakdown:

African American:

66.2%

Hispanic:

23.9%

White:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Vaughan Academy of Technology ranks better than 75.9% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 34^th among 109 ranked elementary schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.63. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (66.2%), Hispanic (23.9%), White (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vaughan Academy of Technology is 17. 81 elementary schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Vaughan Academy of Technology employs 19.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vaughan Academy of Technology is $9,792. 67 elementary schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vaughan Academy of Technology:

SchoolDigger ranks Vaughan Academy of Technology 362^nd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Vaughan Academy of Technology in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools:

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

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Rank History for Vaughan Academy of Technology

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Rank History for all students at Vaughan Academy of Technology

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	54.93	677^th	1473	54.0%
2021	47.05	751^st	1489	49.6%
2022	65.17	494^th	1514	67.4%
2023	55.56	658^th	1502	56.2%
2024	72.63	362^nd	1505	75.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vaughan Academy of Technology

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	63.45	425^th	1332	68.1%
2019	64.74	393^rd	1361	71.1%
2021	63.69	360^th	1329	72.9%
2022	67.68	313^th	1366	77.1%
2023	73.42	266^th	1437	81.5%
2024	82.43	125^th	1450	91.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Vaughan Academy of Technology

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	50.71	728^th	1405	48.2%
2019	57.88	595^th	1424	58.2%
2021	38.86	849^th	1440	41.0%
2022	58.93	575^th	1458	60.6%
2023	60.79	543^rd	1459	62.8%
2024	64.49	465^th	1455	68.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Vaughan Academy of Technology

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	46.48	363^rd	494	26.5%
2024	62.58	263^rd	669	60.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Vaughan Academy of Technology

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	50.90	741^st	1413	47.6%
2019	52.06	705^th	1430	50.7%
2021	52.43	647^th	1444	55.2%
2022	68.85	402^nd	1464	72.5%
2023	49.73	751^st	1461	48.6%
2024	76.75	274^th	1464	81.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Vaughan Academy of Technology

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	72.01	169^th	927	81.8%
2019	81.16	95^th	949	90.0%
2021	80.85	93^rd	896	89.6%
2022	87.75	57^th	927	93.9%
2023	80.55	107^th	933	88.5%
2024	89.68	39^th	924	95.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Vaughan Academy of Technology

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	64.20	253^rd	865	70.8%
2021	48.44	383^rd	843	54.6%
2022	64.34	229^th	893	74.4%
2023	64.57	233^rd	915	74.5%
2024	82.80	95^th	951	90.0%

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

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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 Vaughan Academy of Technology

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	21	285	16	61	1	0	8	392
2019	24	302	13	72	2	0	12	425
2020	18	294	14	76	1	0	11	414
2021	17	250	17	78	0	0	9	371
2022	20	225	12	80	0	1	6	344
2023	12	219	10	79	1	1	9	331

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 Vaughan Academy of Technology

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	392	23.7	16.4	95.9
2019	425	26.7	15.9	58.1
2020	414	28.6	14.4	55.6
2021	371	26.6	13.9	40.4
2022	344	24.3	14.1	30.5
2023	331	19.4	17.0	44.1

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 Vaughan Academy of Technology

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	392	23.7	16.4	95.9
2019	425	26.7	15.9	58.1
2020	414	28.6	14.4	55.6
2021	371	26.6	13.9	40.4
2022	344	24.3	14.1	30.5
2023	331	19.4	17.0	44.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Vaughan Academy of Technology

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$720 (7.4%)	$9,072 (92.6%)	$9,792

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vaughan Academy of Technology

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 677^th of 1473 Elementary schools	Ranks 658^th of 1502 Elementary schools	2.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Vaughan Academy of Technology)	65.3	57.4	7.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)	69.6	61.3	8.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	64.3	61.1	3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Vaughan Academy of Technology)	65.3	59.3	6%
3rd Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)	57.3	46.4	10.9%
3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)	56.8	48	8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Vaughan Academy of Technology)	53.8	58.3	4.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)	63.2	55.2	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
4th Grade Reading (Vaughan Academy of Technology)	56.9	50	6.9%
4th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)	52.5	51.5	1%
4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Vaughan Academy of Technology)	48.6	67.2	18.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)	65.4	57.9	7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	60.2	55.9	4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Vaughan Academy of Technology)	52.9	53.4	0.5%
5th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)	50	45.8	4.2%
5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	54.6	48	6.6%
5th Grade Science (Vaughan Academy of Technology)	85.7	53.4	32.3%
5th Grade Science (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)	72.8	62.2	10.6%
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	425	331	22.1%
African American	302	219	27.5%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	13	10	23.1%
Hispanic	72	79	9.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	24	12	50%
Two or More Races	12	9	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.1%	44.1%	14%

Schools Near Vaughan Academy of Technology

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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
Vaughan Academy of Technology	Public, Magnet	K-5	8601 Old Concord Rd	Charlotte	28213	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(980) 343-0030	331	19	17.0	44.1%	12 (3.6%)	219 (66.2%)	79 (23.9%)	10 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.7%)	72.6	362^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	75.9%		55.6	658^th of 1502 public elementary schools	56.2%	296	66.1	72.9	64.5				64.3	66.1	64.5				64.5		$9,792	$720	$9,072
United Community School	Public, Charter	K-8	1406 Suther Road	Charlotte	28213	Mecklenburg County	United Community School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(980) 819-0555	247	21	11.8		58 (23.5%)	115 (46.6%)	46 (18.6%)	6 (2.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (8.5%)	29.6	1107^th of 1505 public elementary schools	26.4%		23.6	1199^th of 1502 public elementary schools	20.2%	92	12.1	59.3	36.8	25.0	23.5	43.8	42.4	63.0	31.6	40.0	29.4	62.5	31.6	62.5
Newell Elementary	Public	K-5	325 Rocky River Road West	Charlotte	28213	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(980) 343-6820	699	46	15.1	99.6%	13 (1.9%)	292 (41.8%)	355 (50.8%)	21 (3.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.3%)	10.1	1424^th of 1505 public elementary schools	5.4%		8.4	1436^th of 1502 public elementary schools	4.4%	12	34.6	38.6	38.7				25.6	17.0	23.4				37.8		$9,891	$1,089	$8,802
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	691	38	18.0	99.6%	35 (5.1%)	278 (40.2%)	323 (46.7%)	39 (5.6%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	11 (1.6%)	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
Grove Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	7515 The Plaza	Charlotte	28215	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(980) 343-6270	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)	44.0	48.4					39.0	30.6
University Meadows Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 Pavilion Blvd	Charlotte	28262	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(980) 343-3685	757	42	17.8	99.6%	34 (4.5%)	447 (59.0%)	203 (26.8%)	41 (5.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.0%)	15.6	1353^rd of 1505 public elementary schools	10.1%		11.6	1394^th of 1502 public elementary schools	7.2%	41	43.8	32.3	37.8				32.6	33.9	30.6				46.9		$10,305	$1,460	$8,845
Gov's Village STEM (Lower)	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-4	7910 Neal Rd	Charlotte	28262	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(980) 343-5268	762	49	15.6	66.0%	15 (2.0%)	450 (59.1%)	187 (24.5%)	80 (10.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (3.7%)	20.4	1278^th of 1505 public elementary schools	15.1%		19.4	1263^rd of 1502 public elementary schools	15.9%	15	45.9	34.8					40.4	31.8							$9,622	$1,382	$8,241
Devonshire Elementary	Public	K-5	6500 Barrington Dr	Charlotte	28215	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(980) 343-6445	523	29	17.9	99.4%	15 (2.9%)	115 (22.0%)	369 (70.6%)	10 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.5%)	6 (1.1%)	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
Briarwood Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	1001 Wilann Dr	Charlotte	28215	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(980) 343-6475	655	44	14.7	99.4%	23 (3.5%)	171 (26.1%)	403 (61.5%)	48 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.5%)	23.9	1209^th of 1505 public elementary schools	19.7%		41.1	914^th of 1502 public elementary schools	39.1%	295	45.5	48.1	47.2				35.6	28.8	37.4				49.6		$10,516	$1,259	$9,257
KIPP Charlotte	Public, Charter	K-8	931 Wilann Dr	Charlotte	28215	Mecklenburg County	KIPP: Charlotte	Yes	No	No	Yes	(704) 537-2044	944	50	18.7	96.6%	4 (0.4%)	809 (85.7%)	96 (10.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (3.5%)	17.2	1322^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	12.2%		10	1419^th of 1502 public elementary schools	5.5%	97	45.1	48.0	8.6	32.4	13.3	23.0	24.5	42.0	27.7	33.3	35.6	47.1	44.1	69.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Vaughan Academy of Technology

Is Vaughan Academy of Technology a good school?

Vaughan Academy of Technology ranks 362^nd of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Vaughan Academy of Technology?

In the 2022-23 school year, 331 students attended Vaughan Academy of Technology.

What district is Vaughan Academy of Technology in?

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

What is the racial makeup of Vaughan Academy of Technology?

Students at Vaughan Academy of Technology are 66% African American, 24% Hispanic, 4% White, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

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