Rea Farms STEAM Academy

Families across Charlotte, NC, trust in Rea Farms STEAM Academy and its award-winning approach to education that combines rigorous academics with creativity and innovation. Celebrated as one of the prominent elementary schools in North Carolina, Rea Farms STEAM Academy is a K–8 school serving 1,109 students. The school supports a caring and inclusive environment. At Rea Farms, 84% of students learned mathematics at grade level, while 77% were at reading grade level. None of the other schools in the area has demonstrated such strong academic performance. Rea Farms students enjoy a well-rounded community with nearly evenly distributed female (47%) and male (53%) students. The school attracts students from different backgrounds, with 57% identified as a minority. It also embodies equity, with only 10% of students identified as economically disadvantaged. Rea Farms STEAM Academy provides parents with a quality school and excellent education. It features a 17:1 student-teacher ratio and 66 certified full-time teachers, counselors, and staff members committed to student needs. Rea Farms STEAM Academy is ranked #10 among Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools elementary schools and #2 among the district’s middle schools. Clearly, parents see Rea Farms STEAM Academy as a leading provider of both educational excellence and student success.

Rn May 2025, Rea Farms STEAM Academy launched its first STEAM learning kits, in partnership with Digi-Bridge, to be a source of hands-on, interactive STEM experiences. The Spring Sports Banquet is set for May 8 from 6–7 PM to recognize our student-athletes. Fall 2025, our Chess Club registration is live and open for K–8 students. The Chess Club meets Mondays, Sept 15–Nov 3, at $200 for the semester, includes materials and support for competitions.

Q. How does Rea Farms STEAM Academy incorporate technology into the everyday learning experience?

A. Rea Farms STEAM Academy integrates next-generation technology into all aspects of a student’s day in parts of our classrooms and labs in STEAM lessons when they are learning about coding, robotics, visual and digital design, and more.

Q. What creative opportunities does Rea Farms STEAM Academy provide?

A. Rea Farms STEAM Academy creates opportunities for a student to express themselves creatively through art, music, and design projects. The combination of art and creativity with science and technology fortifies the overall learning process for students.

Q. How does Rea Farms STEAM Academy support collaboration amongst students?

A. Rea Farms STEAM Academy offers many projects and activities for groups of students to solve problems, and learn together. Collaborating with others helps build communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.

Q. Are there community partnerships at Rea Farms STEAM Academy?

A. Yes! Rea Farms STEAM Academy creates partnerships with businesses, organizations, and institutions that allow students access to community resources that make learning meaningful, authentic, and relevant.

Q. How does Rea Farms STEAM Academy ready students for future careers?

A. Rea Farms STEAM Academy offers technical skills, and hands on experiences to develop a primary knowledge of STEAM fields for possible career paths.