How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Cardinal Charter | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cary, North Carolina | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 700 | 144,197 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 180 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.7:1 | 17.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Cardinal Charter | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $9,925 | $15,997 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.3% | 15.6% |
| State Revenue | 64.3% | 52.1% |
| Local Revenue | 26.3% | 32.2% |
Cardinal Charter
Federal State Local
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Cardinal Charter | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26.2% | 22.1% |
| African American | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.5% | 31.6% |
| Asian | 11.6% | 6.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.2% | 4.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 34.4% | 58.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Cardinal Charter | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 442 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 31 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 584:1 | 381.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 7.4% | 33.0% |
School Types
Cardinal Charter
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.