How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Cardinal Charter | The Franklin School of Innovation |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cary, North Carolina | Asheville, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 700 | 694 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 45.2:1 | 12.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Cardinal Charter | The Franklin School of Innovation |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $8,801 | $11,529 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.3% | 7.2% |
| State Revenue | 64.3% | 66.8% |
| Local Revenue | 26.3% | 26.0% |
Cardinal Charter
Federal State Local
The Franklin School of Innovation
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Cardinal Charter | The Franklin School of Innovation |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26.2% | 79.1% |
| African American | 33.9% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.5% | 10.2% |
| Asian | 11.6% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.2% | 6.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 45.2% | 36.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Cardinal Charter | The Franklin School of Innovation |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 11 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 861:1 | 220:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.9% | 31.6% |
School Types
Cardinal Charter
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
The Franklin School of Innovation
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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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.