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South Academy of International Languages

Charlotte, North Carolina · Grades K to 8 · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

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About South Academy of International Languages

South Academy of International Languages serves kindergarten through grade 8 as a public school in Charlotte, North Carolina. It reported 1,259 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Charlotte. There are about 14.8 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (85.1 teachers in all). It is one of 186 schools in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. Within 5 miles there are 45 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Mecklenburg County.

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School facts

Address	8300 Nations Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217
Phone	(980) 343-5815
School district	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Grades	K to 8
Students (2024-25)	1,259
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	85.1
Students per teacher	14.8
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 370297001273). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does South Academy of International Languages serve?

South Academy of International Languages serves kindergarten through grade 8.

How many students attend South Academy of International Languages?

South Academy of International Languages reported 1,259 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Academy of International Languages?

About 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,259 students and 85.1 teachers in federal data.

Is South Academy of International Languages a public or charter school?

South Academy of International Languages is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is South Academy of International Languages in?

South Academy of International Languages is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nc/charlotte-mecklenburg-schools/

Where is South Academy of International Languages located?

South Academy of International Languages is at 8300 Nations Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217. The phone number is (980) 343-5815.

How many other schools are near South Academy of International Languages?

There are 45 other schools within 5 miles of South Academy of International Languages in our directory.