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First Ward Creative Arts Academy

Charlotte, North Carolina · Grades K to 5 · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

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About First Ward Creative Arts Academy

First Ward Creative Arts Academy is a public school in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving kindergarten through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 421 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Charlotte. With about 28.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 14.7 students per teacher. There are 91 other schools within 5 miles. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools runs 186 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Mecklenburg County.

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School facts

Address	715 N. Caldwell St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone	(980) 343-5485
School district	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	421
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	28.7
Students per teacher	14.7
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Mecklenburg County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 370297001211). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does First Ward Creative Arts Academy serve?

First Ward Creative Arts Academy serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend First Ward Creative Arts Academy?

First Ward Creative Arts Academy reported 421 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at First Ward Creative Arts Academy?

About 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 421 students and 28.7 teachers in federal data.

Is First Ward Creative Arts Academy a public or charter school?

First Ward Creative Arts Academy is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is First Ward Creative Arts Academy in?

First Ward Creative Arts Academy is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nc/charlotte-mecklenburg-schools/

Where is First Ward Creative Arts Academy located?

First Ward Creative Arts Academy is at 715 N. Caldwell St, Charlotte, NC 28202. The phone number is (980) 343-5485.

How many other schools are near First Ward Creative Arts Academy?

There are 91 other schools within 5 miles of First Ward Creative Arts Academy in our directory.