Cape Fear Center for Inquiry

Cape Fear Center for Inquiry CFCI, proudly teaching students to successfully: LEARN. SHARE. LIVE. est: 2000 We have a board of directors that makes policy and hiring decisions.

The Cape Fear Center for Inquiry (CFCI) is a public charter school located in Wilmington, NC. As a charter school we are funded by the state of North Carolina and do not charge tuition. We are not a part of New Hanover County School System, but rather function as our own small school system. We do not discriminate in admission. The founders of the school believe that good teachers are the most imp

ortant factor in a child’s school experience. We therefore decided to give hiring preference to licensed teachers and to keep the teacher/child ratio low. In grades K/1 the maximum class size is 18, in 2/3 it is 20 and in 4-8 it is 22. Because of the importance of the teacher/child relationship, especially for younger children, in our elementary grades teachers stay with their classes for two school years. We loop kindergarten to 1st grade, 2nd grade to 3rd grade, and 4th grade to 5th grade. Due to the increasing complexity of the curriculum, the middle grades do not loop. Instead, the teachers are departmentalized so that each can focus on teaching his or her specialty area. Because we are a public school, we are required to teach the North Carolina Standard Course of Study included the Common Core Standards and NC Essential Standards and to administer end of grade tests (EOG/EOC’s). We have a strong exceptional children’s program that uses both inclusion and pull out programs as appropriate. Academic Program includes:
Literacy Instruction
Mathematics
Social Studies
Science
Technology
Spanish
Health and Physical Education
Music
Art
Personal Fitness
Band
Musical Theater

Riptide went to the zoo with Ms. Angie and met some new friends! They included a prairie dog and of course a tiger!
06/24/2026

Riptide went to the zoo with Ms. Angie and met some new friends! They included a prairie dog and of course a tiger!

Riptide travelled with Sawyer Andrews to Dollywood and rode a 70 mph coaster with three loops! Looks like so much fun! T...
06/24/2026

Riptide travelled with Sawyer Andrews to Dollywood and rode a 70 mph coaster with three loops! Looks like so much fun! Thank you Sawyer for sharing.

Where’s Riptide? Today Ms. Cole and Riptide visited Brac Island, Croatia. Can you find Croatia on a world map?
06/20/2026

Where’s Riptide? Today Ms. Cole and Riptide visited Brac Island, Croatia. Can you find Croatia on a world map?

06/18/2026
Where’s Riptide? He was spotted last weekend in Columbia, SC with two of our recent graduates! Don’t forget to email o...
06/17/2026

Where’s Riptide? He was spotted last weekend in Columbia, SC with two of our recent graduates! Don’t forget to email [email protected] to share your summer adventures with Riptide!

One week ago, our 7th and 8th grade cast brought The Wizard of Oz to life with an unforgettable performance at the Lelan...
05/21/2026

One week ago, our 7th and 8th grade cast brought The Wizard of Oz to life with an unforgettable performance at the Leland Cultural Arts Center! We are so proud of the hard work and creativity put into this wonderful show!
📸: Joseph Buck

05/19/2026

Kidchella 2026 was this past weekend, and we had an absolute blast seeing so many of our students, families, and staff come out to support our school and have some fun! It was a HUGE success and we are so grateful for all of you. Thank you so much to our CFCI Partnership and Erin Firth for planning such an amazing event for our community!

Sixth Grader, Savannah Hanson, competed in the Junior Miss New Hanover County this weekend. She ended up taking home the...
05/18/2026

Sixth Grader, Savannah Hanson, competed in the Junior Miss New Hanover County this weekend. She ended up taking home the crown as well as the 12 and under talent award! Congratulations Savannah! We are so proud of you!

Address

2525 Wonder Way
Wilmington, NC
28401

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+19103620000

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