How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Central Park School for Children | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Durham, North Carolina | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 594 | 144,197 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 180 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.9:1 | 17.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Central Park School for Children | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,327 | $11,853 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.9% | 15.6% |
| State Revenue | 57.5% | 52.1% |
| Local Revenue | 32.6% | 32.2% |
Central Park School for Children
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Central Park School for Children | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48.5% | 22.1% |
| African American | 22.7% | 35.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.5% | 31.6% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.9% | 4.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 32.8% | 58.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Central Park School for Children | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 442 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 31 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 292.5:1 | 320.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 12.1% | 32.2% |
School Types
Central Park School for Children
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.