Irwin Academic Center

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402 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Irwin Academic Center, located in the Fourth Ward neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina, is a specialized magnet elementary school within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Known for its strong academic focus, the school serves a diverse student body by providing a rigorous curriculum designed to challenge students who demonstrate high academic potential. Its location in the heart of Uptown Charlotte allows the school to integrate the surrounding urban environment into its educational experiences, fostering a unique setting for young learners.

The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on individualized instruction and a supportive learning community that encourages both intellectual growth and character development. As an academic magnet program, Irwin prioritizes high standards in core subjects while often offering enrichment opportunities that help prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. By combining a dedicated faculty with a highly motivated student population, the school maintains a reputation for academic excellence within the CMS system.

402

Total Students

26.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Irwin Academic Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	82
Hispanic	36
Black	212
Asian	52
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

Black
212 (52.7 %)
White
82 (20.4 %)
Asian
52 (12.9 %)
Hispanic
36 (9.0 %)
Two or More
19 (4.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Phone:	(980)343-5480
Website:	http://irwinacademiccenter.wearecms.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	402
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 63

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Irwin Academic Center
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	63
Grade 1	64
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Irwin Academic Center
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	200	49.8%
Male	202	50.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)