Aristotle Preparatory Academy

www.aristotleprep.org/

Charter School 183 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Aristotle Preparatory Academy, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. Operating as part of the TeamCFA (Classic Foundations Academy) network, the school emphasizes a "back-to-basics" academic approach. Its curriculum is centered on a classical education model, which prioritizes core subjects—such as mathematics, science, literature, and history—while placing a heavy emphasis on building strong character and virtue in its students.

The school is committed to fostering a rigorous learning environment designed to prepare students for success in higher education and beyond. By integrating traditional instruction with a focus on moral development, Aristotle Preparatory Academy aims to develop well-rounded citizens who are equipped with both academic proficiency and a sense of personal responsibility. As a charter school, it maintains an open-enrollment policy, welcoming families from the surrounding Charlotte community who are seeking a structured, content-rich alternative to the traditional public school model.

183

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

183.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

143.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Aristotle Preparatory Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	10
Black	151
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

Black
151 (82.5 %)
Two or More
12 (6.6 %)
Hispanic
10 (5.5 %)
White
9 (4.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Aristotle Preparatory Academy
Phone:	(980)237-0371
Website:	http://www.aristotleprep.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	183
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	183.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	262
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 22

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 13

Grade 4 26

Grade 5 17

Grade 6 21

Grade 7 18

Grade 8 23

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Aristotle Preparatory Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	22
Grade 1	21
Grade 2	22
Grade 3	13
Grade 4	26
Grade 5	17
Grade 6	21
Grade 7	18
Grade 8	23

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Aristotle Preparatory Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	90	49.2%
Male	93	50.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Eastside STREAM Academy

Charter School 289 Students

8000 Robinson Church Road
Charlotte, NC 28215 (0.0 miles away)

Elementary School K - 8th