Lenoir County Learning Academy

Lenoir County Public Schools
2529 Cedar Dell Lane
Kinston, NC 28504
66 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Lenoir County Learning Academy (LCLA), located in Kinston, North Carolina, serves as an alternative educational setting within the Lenoir County Public Schools system. The academy is designed to provide a structured, supportive environment for students who may benefit from a non-traditional approach to learning. By offering smaller class sizes and specialized instruction, the school aims to help students overcome academic or behavioral challenges, ultimately keeping them on a successful path toward high school graduation and post-secondary preparedness.

The school emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, prioritizing both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. Through a combination of rigorous coursework and individualized attention, the faculty at LCLA works closely with students to rebuild confidence, improve attendance, and foster essential life skills. By maintaining a focus on personal accountability and academic recovery, the academy serves as a vital resource for students looking to stabilize their education and achieve their long-term goals in a personalized, student-centered atmosphere.
66
Total Students
9.8
Full-Time Teachers
6.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    33 (50.0%)
  • White
    17 (25.8%)
  • Two or More
    11 (16.7%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (6.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lenoir County Public Schools
Phone: (252)527-4264
Website: http://lcla.lcpsnc.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 66
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 63
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
Grade 2 2
Grade 4 1
Grade 5 1
Grade 6 3
Grade 7 3
Grade 8 5
Grade 9 15
Grade 10 9
Grade 11 6
Grade 12 21
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
Children's Village Academy
Children's Village Academy
Charter School 155 Students
701 North Adkin Street
Kinston, NC 28501 (7.2 miles away)
Not reported M - M