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Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy

301 N WILMINGTON ST, RALEIGH, NC 27601

About Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy

Located in Huntersville, NC, Bonnie Cone Classical Academy is a solid K-8 educational option for families. The school's approximately 879 students attend a caring fringe-rural setting. Families recognize its diverse school community as a positive—approximately 65% of students are minorities, and there is a good balance of boys and girls. Students perform well academically, with an average of 52% and 55% of students proficient in math and reading, each above the state average. Nearly 79% of the teachers are certified professionals who support students in being college-ready, and the area offers very affordable homes for rent for families who are moving to the area. All of these factors create an ongoing opportunity for Bonnie Cone Classical Academy to stay at the top of a list of elementary schools in North Carolina for families looking for a good education at an affordable price.

Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy Contact Information

Address

301 N WILMINGTON ST, RALEIGH, NC 27601

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Phone

(704) 755-6800

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%
Reading 0%
State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 0% in Reading.
64
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1076
Total Students
TOP 241 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy

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

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 Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

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 28.3%
Asian 8.4%
Hispanic 16.4%
Black 36.9%
Two+ Races 9.3%
Native Am. 0%
White
28.3%
Asian
8.4%
Hispanic
16.4%
Black
36.9%
Two+ Races
9.3%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1076
50%
538 Female
50%
538 Male

Student Population

1076 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy has open auditions for the 2025 Carolina Renaissance Festival which expands our enrichment and performative experiences for students in our district.

FAQ

Q1. Will students at Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy learn the habits of leadership or the traits of a leader?

Ans. Yes, students learn leadership tenets through character programs that are formalized.

Q2. How will Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy facilitate the development of oral communication skills?

Ans. Oral reports and presentations are embedded throughout all subject areas.

Q3. Will students have leadership opportunities in the classroom at Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy?

Ans. Yes, students rotate between student roles to foster ownership and confidence.

Q4. Will students have the opportunity to run for the student council at Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy?

Ans. Yes, students will have leadership opportunities when eligible by grade level.

Q5. How will Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy celebrate student success?

Ans. Throughout the year, students are celebrated with awards, assemblies, and/or shout-outs.

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

PS

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

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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