Serving 345 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Old Main Stream Academy 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Old Main Stream Academy's student population of 345 students has grown by 69% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Old Main Stream Academy 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 Old Main Stream Academy is 0.29, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#981 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
83%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
21%
Black
n/a
25%
White
1%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Old Main Stream Academy's ranking?
Old Main Stream Academy is ranked #981 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Old Main Stream Academy?
345 students attend Old Main Stream Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Old Main Stream Academy students are American Indian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Old Main Stream Academy?
Old Main Stream Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Old Main Stream Academy offer ?
Old Main Stream Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Old Main Stream Academy part of?
Old Main Stream Academy is part of Old Main Stream School District.
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