Charles H. Parker Academic Center

1546 Walton Rd
Charlotte, NC 28208
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 482 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Charles H. Parker Academic Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 482 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Charles H. Parker Academic Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Charles H. Parker Academic Center's student population of 482 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
482 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Charles H. Parker Academic Center ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles H. Parker Academic Center is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#907 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Charles H. Parker Academic Center, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Charles H. Parker Academic Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Charles H. Parker Academic Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Charles H. Parker Academic Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Charles H. Parker Academic Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Charles H. Parker Academic Center and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
31%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Charles H. Parker Academic Center and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Charles H. Parker Academic Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
44%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Charles H. Parker Academic Center and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
8%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Charles H. Parker Academic Center and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Charles H. Parker Academic Center and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Charles H. Parker Academic Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Charles H. Parker Academic Center and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Charles H. Parker Academic Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Charles H. Parker Academic Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charles H. Parker Academic Center's ranking?
Charles H. Parker Academic Center is ranked #907 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Charles H. Parker Academic Center often compared to?
Charles H. Parker Academic Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Huntingtowne Farms Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Charles H. Parker Academic Center?
482 students attend Charles H. Parker Academic Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Charles H. Parker Academic Center students are Black, 31% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles H. Parker Academic Center?
Charles H. Parker Academic Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Charles H. Parker Academic Center offer ?
Charles H. Parker Academic Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Charles H. Parker Academic Center part of?
Charles H. Parker Academic Center is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Charles H. Parker Academic Center located?
Charles H. Parker Academic Center is located in the West Blvd neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 482 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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