Wayne Stem Academy serves 305 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wayne Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Wayne Stem Academy's student population of 305 students has grown by 59% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 71% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
305 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wayne Stem Academy is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
17%
22%
Black
35%
24%
White
32%
42%
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Wayne Stem Academy?
305 students attend Wayne Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Wayne Stem Academy students are Black, 32% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wayne Stem Academy?
Wayne Stem Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wayne Stem Academy offer ?
Wayne Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Wayne Stem Academy part of?
Wayne Stem Academy is part of Wayne STEM Academy School District.
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