New Dimensions

Charter School 535 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

New Dimensions is a public charter school located in Morganton, North Carolina, dedicated to providing an alternative educational environment for students in grades 6 through 12. The school is designed to support learners who may benefit from a more flexible, personalized approach than what is typically found in a traditional large-district setting. By fostering a close-knit community, New Dimensions focuses on meeting the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of its students, emphasizing individual growth and preparation for post-secondary success.

The school’s philosophy centers on creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to take ownership of their education. Through a combination of small class sizes and a curriculum tailored to varying learning styles, New Dimensions strives to keep students engaged and motivated. The school serves as a valuable resource for families in the Burke County area looking for a specialized educational experience that prioritizes student-teacher relationships and a holistic approach to academic achievement.

535

Total Students

36.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Dimensions
Demographic	Student Count
White	481
Hispanic	12
Black	19
Asian	4
Two or More	19

White
481 (89.9 %)
Black
19 (3.6 %)
Two or More
19 (3.6 %)
Hispanic
12 (2.2 %)
Asian
4 (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:	The New Dimensions School
Phone:	(828)437-5753
Website:	http://ndschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	188
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 67

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 49

Grade 7 52

Grade 8 41

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for New Dimensions
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	67
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	64
Grade 6	49
Grade 7	52
Grade 8	41

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for New Dimensions
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	279	52.1%
Male	256	47.9%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th