FIRST WARD CREATIVE ARTS ACAD

First Ward Creative Arts Acad is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools school district, located in Charlotte, NC with about 577 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 39 teachers, First Ward Creative Arts Acad has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

First Ward Creative Arts Academy, located in the heart of Uptown Charlotte, serves as a unique magnet school within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district. The institution is defined by its specialized focus on integrating the arts into every facet of the core academic curriculum. By utilizing a "creative arts" instructional model, the school aims to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and cultural awareness, encouraging students to express their learning through various artistic disciplines including music, visual arts, dance, and theater.

Beyond its artistic programming, First Ward is deeply embedded in the local community, benefiting from its proximity to Charlotte’s cultural and business hubs. The school provides a diverse, inclusive environment that emphasizes both rigorous academic achievement and personal character development. With its emphasis on inquiry-based learning and creative expression, First Ward Creative Arts Academy seeks to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares elementary-aged students for long-term success in an increasingly complex and innovation-driven world.

For more information, contact First Ward Creative Arts Acad at (980) 343-5485 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.