Dillard Academy

www.dillardacademy.org/

Charter School 277 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Dillard Academy is a public charter school located in Goldsboro, North Carolina, serving students in grades K–8. Founded with a commitment to academic excellence and character development, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education. By fostering a supportive and disciplined learning environment, Dillard Academy strives to empower its students to become critical thinkers, effective communicators, and responsible citizens within their community.

The school is known for its focus on providing a personalized educational experience that addresses the diverse needs of its student body. Through a curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities, Dillard Academy seeks to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond. Dedicated to the principle that every child can achieve greatness, the faculty and staff work closely with families to cultivate a collaborative culture centered on student growth, academic achievement, and long-term success.

277

Total Students

6.3

Full-Time Teachers

43.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dillard Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	18
Black	250
Two or More	7

Black
250 (90.3 %)
Hispanic
18 (6.5 %)
Two or More
7 (2.5 %)
White
2 (0.7 %)

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:	Dillard Academy
Phone:	(919)581-0128
Website:	http://www.dillardacademy.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	277
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	43.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	249
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 26

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 31

Grade 6 32

Grade 7 27

Grade 8 26