Davidson Charter Academy
Charter School
658 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
**Davidson Charter Academy (DCA)**, located at 400 Biesecker Road in Lexington, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in Davidson County. Operating under the umbrella of Classical Foundations Academies (CFA), the school is committed to providing a robust academic environment grounded in the classical tradition. Its mission focuses on fostering intellectual growth and strong moral character, aiming to equip students with the foundational skills necessary for lifelong learning and civic responsibility.
The school’s curriculum is designed to be rigorous and content-rich, emphasizing a back-to-basics approach that prioritizes mastery of core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, science, and history. By utilizing traditional teaching methods and a structured classroom environment, Davidson Charter Academy seeks to cultivate critical thinking and scholarly excellence in its student body. As a public charter school, it is open to all students residing in North Carolina, providing families in the Lexington area with a distinctive educational alternative that balances academic achievement with a focus on virtuous citizenship.
The school’s curriculum is designed to be rigorous and content-rich, emphasizing a back-to-basics approach that prioritizes mastery of core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, science, and history. By utilizing traditional teaching methods and a structured classroom environment, Davidson Charter Academy seeks to cultivate critical thinking and scholarly excellence in its student body. As a public charter school, it is open to all students residing in North Carolina, providing families in the Lexington area with a distinctive educational alternative that balances academic achievement with a focus on virtuous citizenship.
658
Total Students
41.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 347 |
| Hispanic | 128 |
| Black | 102 |
| Asian | 11 |
| Two or More | 70 |
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White347 (52.7%)
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Hispanic128 (19.5%)
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Black102 (15.5%)
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Two or More70 (10.6%)
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Asian11 (1.7%)
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: | Davidson Charter Academy |
| Phone: | (336)803-7809 |
| Website: | http://davidsoncharter.org |
| Grade Range: | K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 658 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 41.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | No |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | N/A |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | N/A |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
82
Grade 1
87
Grade 2
79
Grade 3
84
Grade 4
85
Grade 5
70
Grade 6
59
Grade 7
67
Grade 8
45
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 82 |
| Grade 1 | 87 |
| Grade 2 | 79 |
| Grade 3 | 84 |
| Grade 4 | 85 |
| Grade 5 | 70 |
| Grade 6 | 59 |
| Grade 7 | 67 |
| Grade 8 | 45 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 350 | 53.2% |
| Male | 308 | 46.8% |
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