Serving 625 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Charlotte East Language Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 625 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Charlotte East Language Academy's student population of 625 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
625 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Charlotte East Language Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charlotte East Language Academy is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2222 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)38%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
82%
21%
Black
9%
25%
White
6%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Charlotte East Language Academy's ranking?
Charlotte East Language Academy is ranked #2222 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Charlotte East Language Academy?
625 students attend Charlotte East Language Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Charlotte East Language Academy students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charlotte East Language Academy?
Charlotte East Language Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Charlotte East Language Academy offer ?
Charlotte East Language Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Charlotte East Language Academy part of?
Charlotte East Language Academy is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
In what neighborhood is Charlotte East Language Academy located?
Charlotte East Language Academy is located in the Eastland Wilora Lake neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 2 other public schools located in Eastland Wilora Lake.
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