Vaughan Academy of Technology

www.cmsk12.org/dorothyjvaughanES

309 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Dorothy J. Vaughan Academy of Technology, located in the University City area of Charlotte, North Carolina, is a specialized magnet school within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. The school is named in honor of Dorothy Johnson Vaughan, a pioneering African American mathematician and NASA human computer, whose legacy of excellence in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) serves as the foundation for the school’s academic mission.

The academy is designed to provide students with a rigorous, technology-integrated curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and digital literacy. By incorporating project-based learning and advanced technological resources into daily instruction, the school aims to prepare young students for the demands of a modern, innovation-driven workforce. Through its unique magnet focus, Dorothy J. Vaughan Academy fosters an environment that encourages curiosity and academic achievement, positioning itself as a hub for developing the next generation of technological leaders.

309

Total Students

20.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vaughan Academy of Technology
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	76
Black	195
Asian	10
Two or More	8
American Indian	2

Black
195 (63.1%)
Hispanic
76 (24.6%)
White
18 (5.8%)
Asian
10 (3.2%)
Two or More
8 (2.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

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)343-0030
Website:	http://www.cmsk12.org/dorothyjvaughanES
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	306
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

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Vaughan Academy of Technology
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	36
Grade 1	40
Grade 2	55
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Vaughan Academy of Technology
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	135	43.7%
Male	174	56.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

United Community School

Charter School 250 Students

1406 Suther Road
Charlotte, NC 28213 (0.9 miles away)

Elementary School K - 8th