The Capitol Encore Academy

The Capitol Encore Academy
126 Hay Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Charter School 853 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
The Capitol Encore Academy (TCEA) is a tuition-free public charter school located in the heart of downtown Fayetteville, North Carolina. Serving students in grades K-8, the academy distinguishes itself through a unique educational model that integrates a rigorous core academic curriculum with a specialized focus on the performing arts. By embedding dance, music, theater, and visual arts into the daily school experience, TCEA aims to foster creative expression, build student confidence, and cultivate a well-rounded academic foundation.

Beyond its arts-integrated instruction, the academy emphasizes a supportive and inclusive school culture that leverages its downtown location to connect students with the local community. The school is committed to high academic standards and utilizes small-group instruction and collaborative projects to ensure individual student success. Through its blend of traditional academics and artistic exploration, The Capitol Encore Academy strives to develop "whole-child" learners who are prepared for both secondary education and the broader demands of the 21st-century workforce.
853
Total Students
62.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    387 (45.4%)
  • White
    207 (24.3%)
  • Hispanic
    151 (17.7%)
  • Two or More
    102 (12.0%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: The Capitol Encore Academy
Phone: (910)849-0888
Website: http://www.capitolencoreacademy.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 853
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 62.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 837
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 68
Grade 1 84
Grade 2 83
Grade 3 88
Grade 4 66
Grade 5 70
Grade 6 96
Grade 7 81
Grade 8 86
Grade 9 56
Grade 10 34
Grade 11 27
Grade 12 14
Gender Ratio
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