Serving 627 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls 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 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 627 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 33:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls's student population of 627 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
627 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls 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 Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1563 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
30%
21%
Black
30%
25%
White
30%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls's ranking?
Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls is ranked #1563 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls often compared to?
Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Fallsis often viewed alongside schools like Bunn Elementary School, Zebulon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls?
627 students attend Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls?
Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls offer ?
Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls part of?
Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls is part of Cardinal Charter Acad At Wendell Falls School District.
In what neighborhood is Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls located?
Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls is located in the Wendell Falls neighborhood of Wendell, NC. There are 1 other public schools located in Wendell Falls.
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