Starmount Academy of Excellence

www.cmsk12.org/starmountacademyES

416 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Starmount Academy of Excellence, located on Brookdale Avenue in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a public elementary school operating under the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous learning environment that prioritizes academic achievement and personal development for students in the primary grades. By emphasizing high expectations and core instructional standards, the academy aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term academic success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Starmount Academy of Excellence focuses on creating a positive school culture that encourages community involvement and student engagement. The school utilizes various resources provided by the CMS district to enhance classroom instruction, promote literacy, and support social-emotional growth. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, family partnerships, and a structured educational framework, the school strives to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to excel in their educational journey.

416

Total Students

28.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Starmount Academy of Excellence
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	331
Black	70
Asian	2
Two or More	3

Hispanic
331 (79.6%)
Black
70 (16.8%)
White
10 (2.4%)
Two or More
3 (0.7%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)

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)343-3630
Website:	http://www.cmsk12.org/starmountacademyES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	416
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	411
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

Pre-Kindergarten 26

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Starmount Academy of Excellence
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	26
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	68
Grade 3	61
Grade 4	78
Grade 5	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Starmount Academy of Excellence
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	190	45.7%
Male	226	54.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)