First Ward Arts Elementary

FWCAA is an elementary school which specializes in art - integrated Learning.

FWCAA sits closely to the beautiful skyline of uptown Charlotte.

First Ward is located in uptown in one of the oldest and culturally diverse communities.

First Ward Creative Arts Academy is an exciting place for all of our students to come and learn.

FWCAA program enhances academic achievement and encourages excellence in it's students.

FWCAA is an inviting and warm environment that is conducive to student learning.

First Ward Arts Elementary

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

715 N Caldwell St, Charlotte, NC

First Ward Neighborhood

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

528 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms Selestine Y. Adams

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
53%

Reading Proficiency
41%

B-

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

41%

Math Proficiency

53%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

14:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

7.3%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

289:1

Student Diversity

Female

53.7%

Male

46.3%

Black

74.5%

Hispanic

14.9%

Two or more races

5.7%

White

Asian or Pacific Islander

Native American

<1%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

10/17/2023

This is the most disappointing pathetic school I have ever encountered in my life. The majority of the teachers act like they do not want to be there, that everything falls on the parent, and it’s almost like they’re mad that you and your child even exist. They don’t communicate anything with you un...

5.0 parent

3/15/2023

this school was really great loved the festivities!

5.0 parent

8/21/2014

This school is really great. The principle really cares about the students. My daughter's kindergarten teacher was the best. We're excited for another year!

5.0 parent

9/29/2013

Love this school! My daughter is in first grade at First Ward Creative Arts Academy. The faculty and staff are remarkable. I highly recommend this school.

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Average Home Value

$422,191

Median Lot Size

3,920 Sq Ft

% Renters

69%

Household Income

$123,020

% of College Grads

62.2%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,065 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

94.8%

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- 634 Sq Ft
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- 1,275 Sq Ft
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Basketball
Picnic Area
Soccer

Thompson Park

Trails
Parking Lot

Elizabeth Park

Bike Trails
Trails
Events

Fourth Ward Park

Trails
Playground
Events

First Ward Park

Picnic Area
Trails
Playground

Marshall Park

Trails
Events
Parking Lot

Charlotte Rail Trail

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