Summerfield Charter Academy

(336)643-1974

www.nhaschools.com/schools/summerfield/Pages/default.aspx

Charter School 774 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Summerfield Charter Academy, located in Summerfield, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Operated by National Heritage Academies (NHA), the school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that blends rigorous academics with a focus on moral development. Their educational model is built upon the "Moral Focus" program, which integrates character-building lessons—such as integrity, respect, and responsibility—into the daily classroom experience to help students develop both intellectually and personally.

The academy prides itself on fostering a supportive community environment where teachers, staff, and parents collaborate to ensure student success. By utilizing a standardized yet flexible curriculum, Summerfield Charter Academy aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond. The school is open to all students regardless of zip code and typically operates through an enrollment lottery system, reflecting its commitment to providing accessible, high-quality public school choice to families in the surrounding region.

774

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Summerfield Charter Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	447
Hispanic	46
Black	65
Asian	158
Two or More	51
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
447 (57.8%)
Asian
158 (20.4%)
Black
65 (8.4%)
Two or More
51 (6.6%)
Hispanic
46 (5.9%)
American Indian
5 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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:	Summerfield Charter Academy
Phone:	(336)643-1974
Website:	http://www.nhaschools.com/schools/summerfield/Pages/default.aspx
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	774
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	130
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 88

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 88

Grade 6 87

Grade 7 82

Grade 8 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Summerfield Charter Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	88
Grade 1	84
Grade 2	87
Grade 3	85
Grade 4	87
Grade 5	88
Grade 6	87
Grade 7	82
Grade 8	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Summerfield Charter Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	370	47.8%
Male	404	52.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)