Lake Norman Charter School

12435 OLD STATESVILLE RD, HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078

Top 10% School in North Carolina

Ranked 1 of 196 in North Carolina

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About Lake Norman Charter School

Lake Norman Charter is a school in Huntersville that, while growing students academically, remains connected to the community. The students consistently perform well on state assessments regarding reading and mathematics proficiency rates that are typically near or above the state average. The student growth and proficiency levels at Lake Norman Charter can be attributed to a dedicated faculty and diverse enrichment programs offered in the school. Lake Norman Charter also has a high graduation rate, in conjunction with the fact that students continue to college, while parents appreciate the frequent communication about protocols on safety and policies, and active parent groups. The average rent of homes in the area was around $2,085 as of October 2025, giving families an estimate of living in the community. Due to Lake Norman Charter's tremendous record of achievement and positive learning environment, many families consider it one of the best elementary schools in North Carolina.

Contact Information

Address

12435 OLD STATESVILLE RD, HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078

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Phone

(704) 948-8600

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 90%
Reading 83%
State average proficiency is 90% in Math and 83% in Reading.
127
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2212
Total Students

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TOP 1 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Lake Norman Charter 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

1

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: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 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 58.4%
Asian 16.1%
Hispanic 6.4%
Black 11.8%
Two+ Races 6.7%
Native Am. 1%
White
58.4%
Asian
16.1%
Hispanic
6.4%
Black
11.8%
Two+ Races
6.7%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2212
49.4%
1093 Female
50.6%
1119 Male

Student Population

2212 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

368 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Lake Norman Charter has focused on accuracy of attendance for essential funding processes during the first 20 days of school for the 2024–25 school year.

FAQ

Q1. Is bus transportation available for students at Lake Norman Charter School?

Ans. Yes, Lake Norman Charter School offers limited bus transportation for eligible students along designated routes based on availability.

Q2. What are the classroom sizes like at Lake Norman Charter School?

Ans. Classroom sizes are smaller than at many public schools, which may allow for more individualized attention.

Q3. Is uniform required at Lake Norman Charter School?

Ans. Yes, students are required to adhere to the uniform dress code as approved by the school.

Q4. Are students assigned lockers at Lake Norman Charter School?

Ans. Middle school and high school students are typically assigned lockers for textbooks and personal items.

Q5. How often are parent-teacher conferences held at Lake Norman Charter School?

Ans. Conferences will be scheduled at least twice a year, with more conferences available as the individual teacher or parent requests.

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

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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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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