Irwin Academic Center

www.cmsk12.org/irwinacademiccenterES

371 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Irwin Academic Center, located in the Fourth Ward neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina, is a specialized magnet elementary school within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Known for its strong academic focus, the school serves a diverse student body by providing a rigorous curriculum designed to challenge students who demonstrate high academic potential. Its location in the heart of Uptown Charlotte allows the school to integrate the surrounding urban environment into its educational experiences, fostering a unique setting for young learners.

The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on individualized instruction and a supportive learning community that encourages both intellectual growth and character development. As an academic magnet program, Irwin prioritizes high standards in core subjects while often offering enrichment opportunities that help prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. By combining a dedicated faculty with a highly motivated student population, the school maintains a reputation for academic excellence within the CMS system.

371

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Irwin Academic Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	36
Black	196
Asian	30
Two or More	29

Black
196 (52.8%)
White
80 (21.6%)
Hispanic
36 (9.7%)
Asian
30 (8.1%)
Two or More
29 (7.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Phone:	(980)343-5480
Website:	http://www.cmsk12.org/irwinacademiccenterES
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	371
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 54

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Irwin Academic Center
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	54
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	69
Grade 3	65
Grade 4	62
Grade 5	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Irwin Academic Center
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	177	47.7%
Male	194	52.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)