OAKLAWN LANGUAGE ACADEMY

Oaklawn Language Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools school district, located in Charlotte, NC with about 559 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 42 teachers, Oaklawn Language Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Oaklawn Language Academy, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a specialized magnet school within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. The academy is uniquely focused on world language immersion, providing students with a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes global citizenship and proficiency in a second language. By integrating language acquisition into the core curriculum, the school aims to prepare students to succeed in a diverse and interconnected global society.

The school serves a diverse student population and is dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and cultural appreciation. In addition to its language-focused programming, Oaklawn provides a supportive middle school environment that encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and personal growth. As a magnet program, it draws students from various backgrounds who are interested in pursuing high-level linguistic skills alongside their standard middle school requirements.

For more information, contact Oaklawn Language Academy at (980) 343-0400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.