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Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy

Charlotte, North Carolina · Grades K to 8 · Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy

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About Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy

Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy is a public charter school in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving kindergarten through grade 8. It reported 884 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Charlotte. With about 55.1 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 16 students per teacher. Families comparing options will find 22 other schools within 5 miles. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Mecklenburg County.

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School facts

Address5203 Shopton Rd, Charlotte, NC 28278
Phone(980) 505-8344
School districtSouthwest Charlotte STEM Academy
GradesK to 8
Students (2024-25)884
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)55.1
Students per teacher16
Charter schoolYes
School typeRegular
LevelElementary
Locale (NCES)Suburb, large, Mecklenburg County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 370044603504). 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 Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy serve?

Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy serves kindergarten through grade 8.

How many students attend Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy?

Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy reported 884 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy?

About 16 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 884 students and 55.1 teachers in federal data.

Is Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy a public or charter school?

Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy is a public charter school.

What school district is Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy in?

Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy is part of Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy.

Where is Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy located?

Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy is at 5203 Shopton Rd, Charlotte, NC 28278. The phone number is (980) 505-8344.

How many other schools are near Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy?

There are 22 other schools within 5 miles of Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy in our directory.

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