Oakhurst Steam Academy

4511 Monroe Rd
Charlotte, NC 28205
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 567 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Oakhurst Steam Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), 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: 567 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oakhurst Steam Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Oakhurst Steam Academy's student population of 567 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
567 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Oakhurst Steam Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakhurst Steam Academy is 0.70, 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)
#1790 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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42%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oakhurst Steam Academy 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.
37%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oakhurst Steam Academy 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.
55-59%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Oakhurst Steam Academy 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
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
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Hispanic
33%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Oakhurst Steam Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
40%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Oakhurst Steam Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
17%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Oakhurst Steam Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Oakhurst Steam Academy 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 Oakhurst Steam Academy 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oakhurst Steam Academy's ranking?
Oakhurst Steam Academy is ranked #1790 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Oakhurst Steam Academy often compared to?
Oakhurst Steam Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Chantilly Montessori by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Oakhurst Steam Academy?
567 students attend Oakhurst Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Oakhurst Steam Academy students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakhurst Steam Academy?
Oakhurst Steam Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Oakhurst Steam Academy offer ?
Oakhurst Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Oakhurst Steam Academy part of?
Oakhurst Steam Academy is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Oakhurst Steam Academy located?
Oakhurst Steam Academy is located in the Oakhurst neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 567 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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