Oakhurst STEAM Academy

oakhurststeamacademy.wearecms.com

567 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Oakhurst STEAM Academy, located on Monroe Road in Charlotte, NC, is a specialized elementary school within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. As its name suggests, the school anchors its curriculum in a STEAM-focused approach—integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics into daily instruction. By emphasizing hands-on learning and critical thinking, the academy aims to prepare students for a rapidly evolving modern workforce while fostering a culture of innovation and collaborative problem-solving from a young age.

Beyond its core academic mission, Oakhurst STEAM Academy is designed to serve as a hub for its local community, focusing on both academic excellence and the development of the "whole child." The school’s programming often leverages partnerships and inquiry-based projects to keep students engaged, encouraging them to apply mathematical and scientific concepts to real-world scenarios. As a magnet-style environment, it offers a distinct educational path for families in the Charlotte area looking for a school that balances foundational literacy and numeracy with creative, project-based exploration.

567

Total Students

35.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oakhurst STEAM Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	188
Black	224
Asian	21
Two or More	34
Pacific Islander	2

Black
224 (39.5 %)
Hispanic
188 (33.2 %)
White
98 (17.3 %)
Two or More
34 (6.0 %)
Asian
21 (3.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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)343-6482
Website:	http://oakhurststeamacademy.wearecms.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	567
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	519
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 90

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 96

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Oakhurst STEAM Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	90
Grade 1	94
Grade 2	85
Grade 3	110
Grade 4	92
Grade 5	96

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Oakhurst STEAM Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	253	44.6%
Male	314	55.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)