PreEminent Charter

www.preeminentcharterschool.org/

Charter School 702 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

PreEminent Charter School, located on Rock Quarry Road in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. As part of the National Heritage Academies (NHA) network, the school operates with a focus on a rigorous academic curriculum, character development, and a "Moral Focus" program. Its educational approach is designed to provide a structured learning environment that prepares students for success in high school and beyond, emphasizing both core academic subjects and the cultivation of strong personal values.

The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, students, and parents to foster a supportive community atmosphere. By following the NHA educational model, PreEminent Charter integrates data-driven instruction to track student progress while maintaining high expectations for behavior and citizenship. Families choosing this school typically seek an alternative to the traditional district-run public schools, looking for a smaller, value-based environment that prioritizes consistent academic preparation and a disciplined school culture.

702

Total Students

32.9

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PreEminent Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	157
Black	461
Asian	4
Two or More	63
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Black
461 (65.7 %)
Hispanic
157 (22.4 %)
Two or More
63 (9.0 %)
White
13 (1.9 %)
Asian
4 (0.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
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:	PreEminent Charter School
Phone:	(919)235-0511
Website:	http://www.preeminentcharterschool.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	702
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	604
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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 97

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 73

Grade 7 69

Grade 8 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PreEminent Charter
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	97
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	85
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	79
Grade 5	68
Grade 6	73
Grade 7	69
Grade 8	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PreEminent Charter
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	367	52.3%
Male	335	47.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)