Johnston Charter Academy

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Charter School 679 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Johnston Charter Academy, located in Clayton, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. As part of the National Heritage Academies (NHA) network, the school operates under a moral-focus curriculum, which integrates character development—such as integrity, respect, and responsibility—alongside rigorous academic standards. The academy emphasizes a partnership between parents, teachers, and students to foster a supportive learning environment designed to prepare children for success in high school and beyond.

The school is known for its structured academic environment and small-school feel, focusing on individual student growth and mastery of core subjects like math, reading, and science. In addition to its standard curriculum, Johnston Charter Academy often promotes extracurricular opportunities and community involvement to help develop well-rounded students. By focusing on both academic achievement and the cultivation of strong moral character, the school aims to create a community where students feel challenged, valued, and prepared for future educational endeavors.

679

Total Students

30.6

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Johnston Charter Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	331
Hispanic	108
Black	167
Asian	10
Two or More	60
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
331 (48.7 %)
Black
167 (24.6 %)
Hispanic
108 (15.9 %)
Two or More
60 (8.8 %)
Asian
10 (1.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Johnston Charter Academy
Phone:	(919)879-8190
Website:	http://www.nhaschools.com/schools/johnston
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	679
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	299
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 84

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 79

Grade 6 71

Grade 7 76

Grade 8 46