A.C.E. ACADEMY

A.C.E. Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the A.C.E. Academy school district, located in Harrisburg, NC with about 423 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. 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 24 teachers, A.C.E. Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

A.C.E. Academy (Academic, Creative, and Enrichment) is a tuition-free public charter school located in Harrisburg, North Carolina, serving students in grades K–8. The school distinguishes itself through a specialized curriculum that integrates traditional core academics with a strong emphasis on creative arts and hands-on enrichment opportunities. By fostering a smaller, supportive learning environment, the academy aims to cultivate critical thinking, personal responsibility, and a lifelong passion for learning among its diverse student body.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, A.C.E. Academy prioritizes a holistic approach to education by encouraging active parental involvement and community engagement. The school utilizes a personalized instructional model designed to meet the unique needs of each learner, ensuring that students are not only academically prepared for high school but also encouraged to express themselves creatively. Through its focus on character development and academic excellence, the academy strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are empowered to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact A.C.E. Academy at (704) 456-7153 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7807 Caldwell Road
Harrisburg, NC 28075
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A.C.E. ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Harrisburg, NC with about 423 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
NC State Board of Education
District:
A.C.E. Academy
Total Students:
423
Teachers:
24.47
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 423 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending A.C.E. ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 74% of the student body.

Black or African American
74.0%
Hispanic/Latino
11.8%
Two or more races
6.9%
White
6.1%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
49.9%
Male
50.1%

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.