Anderson Creek Academy

www.acacharter.com

Charter School 305 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Anderson Creek Academy, located in Spring Lake, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. As a charter institution, it operates independently of the local traditional school district, allowing it to implement a specific educational focus centered on "Back to Basics" instruction. The school emphasizes core academic subjects—such as reading, writing, and mathematics—through a structured, traditional classroom environment, often utilizing programs like Direct Instruction to ensure mastery of foundational skills.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Anderson Creek Academy places a significant focus on character development and the cultivation of a disciplined school culture. The school maintains a uniform policy and promotes a set of core values intended to foster a respectful and focused learning atmosphere. By prioritizing clear behavioral expectations and a rigorous academic progression, the academy aims to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond, positioning itself as a community-centered alternative to the surrounding district schools.

305

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Anderson Creek Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	174
Hispanic	45
Black	36
Asian	2
Two or More	37
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	2

White
174 (57.0%)
Hispanic
45 (14.8%)
Two or More
37 (12.1%)
Black
36 (11.8%)
American Indian
9 (3.0%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7%)

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:	Anderson Creek Academy
Phone:	(910)814-9001
Website:	http://www.acacharter.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	305
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
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 63

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Anderson Creek Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	63
Grade 1	41
Grade 2	46
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	62
Grade 5	46

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Anderson Creek Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	158	51.8%
Male	147	48.2%

Elementary School K - 1st

Howard L Hall Elementary

Cumberland County Schools

539 Students

526 Andrews Road
Fayetteville, NC 28311 (9.7 miles away)

Elementary School K - 5th