Lake Lure Classical Academy

Lake Lure Classical Academy
1058 Island Creek Rd.
Lake Lure, NC 28746
Charter School 481 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Lake Lure Classical Academy (LLCA) is a tuition-free public charter school located in Lake Lure, North Carolina, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. As a member of the TeamCFA network, the school is dedicated to a rigorous "classical" education model. This curriculum emphasizes a traditional approach to learning, focusing on the development of critical thinking skills, character formation, and a deep, foundational understanding of the liberal arts, including literature, history, mathematics, and science.

The school places a strong emphasis on community and personal responsibility, aiming to prepare students not only for academic success in higher education but also for informed, virtuous citizenship. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a focused academic environment, LLCA strives to foster close partnerships between teachers, students, and parents. The school’s culture is defined by its commitment to excellence, high expectations, and the development of the "whole child" through a structured and disciplined educational framework.
481
Total Students
27.2
Full-Time Teachers
17.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    394 (81.9%)
  • Two or More
    37 (7.7%)
  • Hispanic
    27 (5.6%)
  • Black
    17 (3.5%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lake Lure Classical Academy
Phone: (828)625-9292
Website: http://www.llcharter.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.7
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
Kindergarten 27
Grade 1 32
Grade 2 35
Grade 3 40
Grade 4 41
Grade 5 37
Grade 6 41
Grade 7 31
Grade 8 48
Grade 9 46
Grade 10 41
Grade 11 30
Grade 12 32
Gender Ratio