A.C.E. Academy

www.aceacademycharter.org

Charter School 421 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

A.C.E. Academy (Academic, Creative, and Enrichment) is a tuition-free public charter school located in Harrisburg, North Carolina, serving students in grades K–8. The school distinguishes itself through a specialized curriculum that integrates traditional core academics with a strong emphasis on creative arts and hands-on enrichment opportunities. By fostering a smaller, supportive learning environment, the academy aims to cultivate critical thinking, personal responsibility, and a lifelong passion for learning among its diverse student body.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, A.C.E. Academy prioritizes a holistic approach to education by encouraging active parental involvement and community engagement. The school utilizes a personalized instructional model designed to meet the unique needs of each learner, ensuring that students are not only academically prepared for high school but also encouraged to express themselves creatively. Through its focus on character development and academic excellence, the academy strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are empowered to reach their full potential.

421

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for A.C.E. Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	68
Black	323
Asian	7
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

Black
323 (76.7%)
Hispanic
68 (16.2%)
Two or More
13 (3.1%)
White
9 (2.1%)
Asian
7 (1.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	A.C.E. Academy
Phone:	(704)456-7153
Website:	http://www.aceacademycharter.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	412
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 52

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 49

Grade 7 54

Grade 8 36