Druid Hills Academy

druidhillsacademy.wearecms.com

270 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Druid Hills Academy, located on Lucena Avenue in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a public elementary school serving the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. The school is deeply integrated into the historic Druid Hills neighborhood and is committed to fostering a supportive, academic environment for its diverse student body. By focusing on fundamental literacy and numeracy skills, the academy strives to prepare its students for future academic success while emphasizing the importance of community involvement.

In addition to its core curriculum, Druid Hills Academy places a strong emphasis on character development and student engagement. The school leverages its partnership with the district to provide various resources and programs designed to meet the unique needs of its learners. With a mission rooted in equity and growth, the academy aims to cultivate a collaborative culture where teachers, staff, and families work together to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

270

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

105.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Druid Hills Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	72
Black	177
Asian	10
Two or More	6
Pacific Islander	1

Black
177 (65.6 %)
Hispanic
72 (26.7 %)
Asian
10 (3.7 %)
Two or More
6 (2.2 %)
White
4 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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)343-5515
Website:	http://druidhillsacademy.wearecms.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	270
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	285
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

Pre-Kindergarten 7

Kindergarten 24

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 24

Grade 6 27

Grade 7 43

Grade 8 32

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Druid Hills Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	7
Kindergarten	24
Grade 1	34
Grade 2	24
Grade 3	31
Grade 4	24
Grade 5	24
Grade 6	27
Grade 7	43
Grade 8	32

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Druid Hills Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	125	46.3%
Male	145	53.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

VERITAS Community School CFA

VERITAS Community School

Charter School 169 Students

2600 Grimes Street
Charlotte, NC 28206 (0.3 miles away)

Elementary School K - 8th