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Lakeside Charter Academy vs. J.v. Washam Elementary School

Should you attend Lakeside Charter Academy or J.v. Washam Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Lakeside Charter Academy
17609 Old Statesville Rd
Cornelius, NC 28031
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
J.v. Washam Elementary School
9611 Westmoreland Rd
Cornelius, NC 28031
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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J.v. Washam Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 278 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lakeside Charter 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 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 810 students in grades Kindergarten-5, J.v. Washam Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-5
Total Students
278 students
810 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lakeside Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at J.v. Washam Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lakeside Charter Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at J.v. Washam Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
48 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lakeside Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at J.v. Washam Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Charter Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lakeside Charter Academy School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at J.v. Washam Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1537 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
#404 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lakeside Charter Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of J.v. Washam Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
80%
(Top 10% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakeside Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lakeside Charter Academy School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J.v. Washam Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakeside Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lakeside Charter Academy School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J.v. Washam Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakeside Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lakeside Charter Academy School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J.v. Washam Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lakeside Charter Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of J.v. Washam Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
54
118
Grade 1 Students
44
100
Grade 2 Students
32
154
Grade 3 Students
36
130
Grade 4 Students
27
153
Grade 5 Students
22
155
Grade 6 Students
23
-
Grade 7 Students
17
-
Grade 8 Students
23
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lakeside Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lakeside Charter Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at J.v. Washam Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
28%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lakeside Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lakeside Charter Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at J.v. Washam Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
22%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lakeside Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lakeside Charter Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at J.v. Washam Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
40%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lakeside Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lakeside Charter Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at J.v. Washam Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lakeside Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lakeside Charter Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at J.v. Washam Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.72
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lakeside Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lakeside Charter Academy School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of J.v. Washam Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lakeside Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lakeside Charter Academy School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at J.v. Washam Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at J.v. Washam Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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