PREEMINENT CHARTER
PreEminent Charter is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the PreEminent Charter School school district, located in Raleigh, NC with about 593 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, PreEminent Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
PreEminent Charter School, located on Rock Quarry Road in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. As part of the National Heritage Academies (NHA) network, the school operates with a focus on a rigorous academic curriculum, character development, and a "Moral Focus" program. Its educational approach is designed to provide a structured learning environment that prepares students for success in high school and beyond, emphasizing both core academic subjects and the cultivation of strong personal values.
The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, students, and parents to foster a supportive community atmosphere. By following the NHA educational model, PreEminent Charter integrates data-driven instruction to track student progress while maintaining high expectations for behavior and citizenship. Families choosing this school typically seek an alternative to the traditional district-run public schools, looking for a smaller, value-based environment that prioritizes consistent academic preparation and a disciplined school culture.
For more information, contact PreEminent Charter at (919) 235-0511 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 235-0511
PREEMINENT CHARTER is a public Title I Charter school in Raleigh, NC with about 593 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
NC State Board of Education - District:
- PreEminent Charter School
- Total Students:
- 593
- Teachers:
- 35.41
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 593 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PREEMINENT CHARTER is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 72% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 72.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.5%
- White
- 2.4%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.