Concord Lake STEAM Academy

1911 Concord Lake Road
Kannapolis, NC 28083

Charter School 856 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Kannapolis Charter Academy (KCA), located in Kannapolis, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Operating under the educational management organization National Heritage Academies, the school follows a curriculum designed to foster academic excellence while emphasizing a well-rounded student experience. Its mission centers on the concept of "Moral Focus," where character development and personal integrity are integrated into daily instruction alongside core academic subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science.

The school is known for its structured environment and commitment to partnering with families to prepare students for high school and beyond. By focusing on a holistic approach—which combines rigorous academic standards with deliberate citizenship education—Kannapolis Charter Academy aims to create a supportive community where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. The campus provides a traditional school setting, utilizing a data-driven instructional approach to ensure that students meet or exceed state benchmarks.

856

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

48.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Concord Lake STEAM Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	196
Hispanic	192
Black	390
Asian	7
Two or More	68
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
390 (45.6%)
White
196 (22.9%)
Hispanic
192 (22.4%)
Two or More
68 (7.9%)
Asian
7 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Concord Lake STEAM Academy
Phone:	(704)273-5310
Website:	http://concordlakeacademy.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	856
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	48.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	820
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 156

Grade 1 116

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 118

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 74

Grade 7 73

Grade 8 47