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Whitewater Academy

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

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About Whitewater Academy

Whitewater Academy is a public school in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 832 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Charlotte. With about 47 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 17.7 students per teacher. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools runs 186 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Mecklenburg County. Families comparing options will find 23 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	11600 White Rapids Rd, Charlotte, NC 28214
Phone	(980) 343-0003
School district	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	832
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	47
Students per teacher	17.7
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Mecklenburg County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 370297003018). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Whitewater MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Charlotte · 0.1 mi River Oaks AcademyPublic · Grades PreK to 5Charlotte · 1.8 mi Ida Rankin Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Mount Holly, NC · 2 mi Mount Holly MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Mount Holly, NC · 2.1 mi Turning Point AcademyPublic · Grades 9 to 12Charlotte · 2.3 mi Paw Creek ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Charlotte · 2.6 mi Catawba Heights ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Belmont, NC · 2.7 mi Coulwood STEM AcademyPublic · Grades 6 to 8Charlotte · 2.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Whitewater Academy serve?

Whitewater Academy serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Whitewater Academy?

Whitewater Academy reported 832 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitewater Academy?

About 17.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 832 students and 47 teachers in federal data.

Is Whitewater Academy a public or charter school?

Whitewater Academy is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Whitewater Academy in?

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

Where is Whitewater Academy located?

Whitewater Academy is at 11600 White Rapids Rd, Charlotte, NC 28214. The phone number is (980) 343-0003.

How many other schools are near Whitewater Academy?

There are 23 other schools within 5 miles of Whitewater Academy in our directory.