First Ward Creative Arts Academy vs Irwin Academic Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
First Ward Creative Arts Academy
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students
Irwin Academic Center
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
371 students
| Measure | First Ward Creative Arts Academy Charlotte, North Carolina | Irwin Academic Center Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #667 of 1,457 | #22 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #35967 of 50,301 | #2616 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 421 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 33.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 83% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Irwin Academic Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 33.9).
- •Irwin Academic Center does better on math proficiency (83% vs 49%).
- •Irwin Academic Center does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 38%).
- •Irwin Academic Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.4% vs 99.3%).
- •Irwin Academic Center does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.0).
- •First Ward Creative Arts Academy is the larger school with 421 students compared with 371.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is First Ward Creative Arts Academy better than Irwin Academic Center?
On the Success Index (US), Irwin Academic Center ranks higher (84.6 vs 33.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are First Ward Creative Arts Academy and Irwin Academic Center?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
First Ward Creative Arts Academy: 421. Irwin Academic Center: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do First Ward Creative Arts Academy and Irwin Academic Center rank in North Carolina?
First Ward Creative Arts Academy is 667th of 1,457 and Irwin Academic Center is 22nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).