Thomasboro Academy

thomasboroacademy.wearecms.com

551 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Thomasboro Academy, located at 538 Bradford Drive in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a public elementary school serving the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Situated in the west Charlotte area, the school serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth and student development. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it plays a vital role in the local community by fostering an environment centered on literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional learning.

The academy’s mission aligns with the broader goals of the CMS district, focusing on preparing students for success in middle school and beyond. Through a variety of instructional programs and school-based initiatives, Thomasboro Academy strives to create a supportive classroom culture that addresses the unique needs of its learners. By utilizing resources provided by the district, the school works to ensure that all students have access to equitable educational opportunities, aiming to build a strong bridge between academic instruction and long-term student achievement.

551

Total Students

37.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

102.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomasboro Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	140
Black	334
Asian	58
Two or More	6
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
334 (60.6 %)
Hispanic
140 (25.4 %)
Asian
58 (10.5 %)
White
11 (2.0 %)
Two or More
6 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
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)343-6000
Website:	http://thomasboroacademy.wearecms.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	551
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	566
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 1

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 72

Grade 7 71

Grade 8 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Thomasboro Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	1
Kindergarten	57
Grade 1	60
Grade 2	58
Grade 3	51
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	66
Grade 6	72
Grade 7	71
Grade 8	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Thomasboro Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	261	47.4%
Male	290	52.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)