Magellan Charter

www.magellancharterschool.org

Charter School 406 Students

Middle School 3rd - 8th

School Overview

Magellan Charter School, located in North Raleigh, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades 3 through 8. Founded on the principle of providing an academically rigorous environment, the school focuses on a "whole child" approach that balances high academic standards with social and emotional development. Magellan is particularly well-regarded for its small class sizes and a community-centered atmosphere that encourages active parental involvement and a collaborative relationship between teachers and students.

The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge students through a variety of enrichment programs, hands-on learning experiences, and project-based assignments. Beyond traditional core subjects, Magellan places a strong emphasis on critical thinking, independent study, and fostering a love for learning. By maintaining a supportive and structured culture, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in competitive high school programs and beyond, helping them develop the maturity and intellectual curiosity necessary for lifelong achievement.

406

Total Students

30.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Magellan Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	330
Hispanic	18
Black	12
Asian	20
Two or More	26

White
330 (81.3 %)
Two or More
26 (6.4 %)
Asian
20 (4.9 %)
Hispanic
18 (4.4 %)
Black
12 (3.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Magellan Charter
Phone:	(919)844-0277
Website:	http://www.magellancharterschool.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 8th
Total Students:	406
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 69

Grade 7 68

Grade 8 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Magellan Charter
Grade	Student Count
Grade 3	69
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	69
Grade 6	69
Grade 7	68
Grade 8	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Magellan Charter
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	200	49.3%
Male	206	50.7%

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