Irwin Academic Center vs Oaklawn Language Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irwin Academic Center
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
371 students
Oaklawn Language Academy
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–8
531 students
| Measure | Irwin Academic Center Charlotte, North Carolina | Oaklawn Language Academy Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #22 of 1,457 | #580 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #2616 of 50,301 | #33690 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 371 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.4% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 46% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Irwin Academic Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 37.5).
- •Irwin Academic Center does better on math proficiency (83% vs 46%).
- •Irwin Academic Center does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 40%).
- •Irwin Academic Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.4% vs 97.4%).
- •Oaklawn Language Academy does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.3).
- •Oaklawn Language Academy is the larger school with 531 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 Irwin Academic Center better than Oaklawn Language Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Irwin Academic Center ranks higher (84.6 vs 37.5 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 Irwin Academic Center and Oaklawn Language Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irwin Academic Center: 371. Oaklawn Language Academy: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irwin Academic Center and Oaklawn Language Academy rank in North Carolina?
Irwin Academic Center is 22nd of 1,457 and Oaklawn Language Academy is 580th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).