Lakeside Charter Academy

17609 Old Statesville Rd
Cornelius, NC 28031

www.lakesidecharteracademy.com

Charter School 221 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Thunderbird Preparatory Academy, located in Cornelius, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. The school distinguishes itself through a focus on a rigorous, classical academic curriculum designed to foster critical thinking, strong character, and a lifelong love of learning. By emphasizing a traditional liberal arts foundation, the academy aims to prepare its students not only for academic success in secondary education but also for responsible and informed citizenship.

In addition to its core academic program, Thunderbird Preparatory Academy places significant importance on the partnership between educators, students, and families. The school environment is characterized by a commitment to high expectations and a supportive community culture that encourages personal growth and discipline. Through this structured approach, the academy strives to provide a unique educational alternative for families in the Cornelius area who are seeking a disciplined, content-rich environment for their children’s foundational years.

221

Total Students

14.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakeside Charter Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	66
Black	62
Asian	4
Two or More	12

White
77 (34.8%)
Hispanic
66 (29.9%)
Black
62 (28.1%)
Two or More
12 (5.4%)
Asian
4 (1.8%)

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:	Lakeside Charter Academy
Phone:	(704)896-9500
Website:	http://www.lakesidecharteracademy.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	221
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
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 39

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 23

Grade 4 26

Grade 5 9

Grade 6 15

Grade 7 13

Grade 8 20