Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology

1249 Hargett Street
Jacksonville, NC 28540

Charter School 104 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The Z.E.C.A. (Zoning Educational Community Awareness) School of Arts and Technology is a public charter school located in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Serving students in grades K-8, the school distinguishes itself by integrating a rigorous academic curriculum with a specialized focus on the arts and emerging technologies. By providing a learning environment that emphasizes creativity, digital literacy, and critical thinking, the school aims to prepare students for the demands of a modern, technology-driven workforce while fostering an appreciation for artistic expression.

The school operates on the philosophy that community involvement and parental engagement are essential to student success. Its curriculum is designed to balance traditional core subjects—such as mathematics, science, and language arts—with hands-on learning experiences in music, visual arts, and computer science. By maintaining a smaller, community-focused educational setting, Z.E.C.A. strives to provide personalized attention to its students, encouraging them to develop both their academic potential and their unique talents in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere.

104

Total Students

5.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	18
Black	61
Two or More	12

Black
61 (58.7%)
Hispanic
18 (17.3%)
White
13 (12.5%)
Two or More
12 (11.5%)

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:	Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology
Phone:	(910)219-8603
Website:	http://zecaschoolofthearts.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	104
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
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 12

Grade 1 16

Grade 2 9

Grade 3 9

Grade 4 13

Grade 5 17

Grade 6 8

Grade 7 10

Grade 8 10

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	12
Grade 1	16
Grade 2	9
Grade 3	9
Grade 4	13
Grade 5	17
Grade 6	8
Grade 7	10
Grade 8	10

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	44	42.3%
Male	60	57.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)