Collinswood Language Academy

5621 Flagstaff Drive
Charlotte, NC 28210

www.cmsk12.org/collinswoodMS

893 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Collinswood Language Academy, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a specialized magnet school within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School district known for its rigorous K-8 dual-language immersion program. The academy focuses on providing students with a global education by teaching curriculum in both English and Spanish. By fostering biliteracy and biculturalism, the school aims to prepare students to thrive in a diverse, interconnected world while maintaining high academic standards across all core subjects.

Beyond its core language curriculum, Collinswood is recognized for cultivating a tight-knit school community that emphasizes critical thinking, cultural appreciation, and long-term academic success. As a choice school, it attracts families seeking an immersive educational environment that challenges students to achieve proficiency in a second language while simultaneously mastering traditional academic content. Its unique pedagogical approach makes it a standout option for students looking to develop both linguistic fluency and a broad, international perspective.

893

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Collinswood Language Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	235
Hispanic	537
Black	91
Asian	4
Two or More	26

Hispanic
537 (60.1%)
White
235 (26.3%)
Black
91 (10.2%)
Two or More
26 (2.9%)
Asian
4 (0.4%)

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)343-5820
Website:	http://www.cmsk12.org/collinswoodMS
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	893
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	345
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 103

Grade 1 129

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 118

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 81

Grade 6 89

Grade 7 80

Grade 8 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Collinswood Language Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	103
Grade 1	129
Grade 2	116
Grade 3	118
Grade 4	105
Grade 5	81
Grade 6	89
Grade 7	80
Grade 8	72

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Collinswood Language Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	460	51.5%
Male	433	48.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)