Cardinal Charter Academy

www.cardinalcharter.org

Charter School 700 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Cardinal Charter Academy, located at 1020 St. Charles Place in Cary, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. As part of the Charter Schools USA network, the academy emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum grounded in the belief that every child can learn if provided with the right environment. The school is known for its focus on character development and academic achievement, aiming to prepare students for success in high school and beyond through a structured, data-driven instructional approach.

The school’s culture is defined by its core values, which include integrity, respect, and responsibility, woven into both classroom instruction and extracurricular activities. By maintaining a smaller, community-focused environment, Cardinal Charter Academy seeks to foster strong partnerships between educators, parents, and students. With a commitment to meeting the individual needs of its student body, the school provides various support services and enrichment opportunities designed to help students reach their full potential within a safe and disciplined setting.

700

Total Students

42.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cardinal Charter Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	117
Black	198
Asian	108
Two or More	55
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
217 (31.0 %)
Black
198 (28.3 %)
Hispanic
117 (16.7 %)
Asian
108 (15.4 %)
Two or More
55 (7.9 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cardinal Charter
Phone:	(919)653-5000
Website:	http://www.cardinalcharter.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	700
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	264
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 83

Grade 6 72

Grade 7 66

Grade 8 53

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cardinal Charter Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	80
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	93
Grade 3	81
Grade 4	87
Grade 5	83
Grade 6	72
Grade 7	66
Grade 8	53

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cardinal Charter Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	358	51.1%
Male	342	48.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)