Marjorie Williams Academy

Marjorie Williams Academy
129 Allen Circle
Newland, NC 28657
Charter School 130 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Williams Academy, located in Crossnore, North Carolina, is a specialized educational institution operating under the umbrella of The Crossnore Communities for Children. The academy serves as a therapeutic, private K-12 school specifically designed for children who have experienced trauma or are navigating complex personal circumstances. By providing a highly structured and supportive environment, the school focuses on meeting the individual academic and emotional needs of students who may have struggled in traditional public school settings.

The curriculum at Williams Academy emphasizes small class sizes and a trauma-informed pedagogical approach, allowing teachers to foster meaningful connections with students while addressing behavioral and educational gaps. Beyond core academics, the school integrates a therapeutic philosophy into the daily schedule, aiming to build student confidence, social-emotional regulation, and a sense of belonging. Through its partnership with Crossnore, the academy serves as a vital component in a holistic system of care intended to help children heal, grow, and achieve academic success in a safe, nurturing community.
130
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    95 (73.1%)
  • Hispanic
    17 (13.1%)
  • Black
    14 (10.8%)
  • Two or More
    4 (3.1%)
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: Marjorie Williams Academy
Phone: (828)733-5241
Website: http://www.williamsacademy.org/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 130
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 126
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 6
Grade 1 16
Grade 2 7
Grade 3 9
Grade 4 10
Grade 5 13
Grade 6 14
Grade 7 9
Grade 8 12
Grade 9 13
Grade 10 8
Grade 11 11
Grade 12 2
Gender Ratio