Iredell Charter Academy

251 Home Improvement Street
Troutman, NC 28166

Charter School 627 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Iredell Charter Academy, located in Troutman, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The academy operates with a mission to provide a rigorous, well-rounded education rooted in traditional values. Its academic approach emphasizes a mastery-based curriculum, focusing on core subjects such as math, science, language arts, and history, while placing a strong emphasis on character development and citizenship to prepare students for future success.

The school is part of the Charter Schools USA network, which provides a structured educational framework designed to foster student growth through high expectations and a supportive learning environment. In addition to its academic offerings, Iredell Charter Academy encourages student involvement through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletics. By partnering closely with families and the local community, the school aims to cultivate a collaborative culture where students are challenged to reach their full potential within a safe and disciplined setting.

627

Total Students

38.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Iredell Charter Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	354
Hispanic	103
Black	111
Asian	2
Two or More	55
American Indian	2

White
354 (56.5 %)
Black
111 (17.7 %)
Hispanic
103 (16.4 %)
Two or More
55 (8.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Iredell Charter Academy
Phone:	(704)508-0104
Website:	http://iredellcharter.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	627
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	386
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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 79

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 65

Grade 6 71

Grade 7 55

Grade 8 58