Carolina International School

9545 POPLAR TENT RD CONCORD NC 28027

About Carolina International School

Carolina International School, Concord, NC, located in a fringe rural environment, is a one-of-a-kind charter school. This school is also recognised as a prominent elementary school in North Carolina. This K-12 school emphasizes personalized learning for 731 students, continuing to foster an engaging educational community. The student population is comprised of 47% female and 53% male students. The school's minority students represent 70% of enrollment and include 35.3% Black, 21.5% Hispanic/Latino, 8.2% two or more races, and smaller representations of Asian or Pacific Islander students. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15:1, with a total of 49 full-time certified teachers and 2 full-time counselors to provide academic and social development. Academic performance indicates that 45% of the students are proficient in math and 48% proficient in reading, granting opportunities for continued growth, in particular in the arts, for disadvantaged students. Carolina International School is ranked #98 in North Carolina Charter Elementary Schools, serving as an indicator of the commitment to quality education in a diverse and supportive educational community.

Contact Information

Address

9545 POPLAR TENT RD CONCORD NC 28027

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Phone

(704) 455-3847

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 45%
Reading 48%
State average proficiency is 45% in Math and 48% in Reading.
49
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
769
Total Students

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TOP 134 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Carolina International School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

134

of 196 in North Carolina

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades:

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 30.2%
Asian 4.5%
Hispanic 21.5%
Black 35.3%
Two+ Races 8.2%
Native Am. 0%
White
30.2%
Asian
4.5%
Hispanic
21.5%
Black
35.3%
Two+ Races
8.2%
Native Am.
0%

Student Population

769 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

435 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Carolina International School has begun accepting applications for the 2025–2026 school year.Interested families are encouraged to learn more about Carolina International School and the application's procedures by visiting the Schools website and arranging a tour while school is in session.

FAQ

Q. What extracurricular activities does Carolina International School have?

A. Carolina International School provides students options for activities in areas like arts, sports, music, and community service.

Q. What curriculum does Carolina International School use?

A. Carolina International School uses an international curriculum to give students a global view and a solid education.

Q. Does Carolina International School have transportation?

A. Yes, Carolina International School has transportation so students can get to and from school safely.

Q. Can students get care before or after school at Carolina International School?

A. Carolina International School has care programs before and after school to help working parents and give students more activities.

Q. Are the teachers at Carolina International School good?

A. Yes, the teachers at Carolina International School are certified and want to give students a good education and individual help.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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