Carolina Charter Academy

w.carolinacharter.org

Charter School 782 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Carolina Charter Academy (CCA), located in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Operating under the educational management of Charter Schools USA, the school emphasizes a "back-to-basics" approach to learning, focusing on a rigorous academic curriculum that integrates character development. Their educational model is designed to prepare students for high school success by fostering critical thinking, discipline, and a strong foundational knowledge base in core subjects.

Beyond the classroom, CCA is known for its tight-knit community atmosphere and its commitment to the "Leader in Me" program, which helps students develop essential life skills such as responsibility, goal setting, and leadership. The school provides a structured environment where parents are encouraged to be active partners in their children’s education. With its focus on small-school intimacy combined with a comprehensive academic and character-driven framework, Carolina Charter Academy aims to provide a distinct alternative to traditional district-run schools in the Fuquay-Varina area.

782

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carolina Charter Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	403
Hispanic	136
Black	80
Asian	103
Two or More	60

White
403 (51.5%)
Hispanic
136 (17.4%)
Asian
103 (13.2%)
Black
80 (10.2%)
Two or More
60 (7.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Carolina Charter Academy: CFA
Phone:	(984)300-3015
Website:	http://w.carolinacharter.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	782
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
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 95

Grade 1 119

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 102

Grade 6 70

Grade 7 60

Grade 8 62