How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Charlotte Lab School | Excelsior Classical Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Charlotte, North Carolina | Durham, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 991 | 987 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.5:1 | 24.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Charlotte Lab School | Excelsior Classical Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,430 | $9,184 |
| Federal Revenue | 8.3% | 2.5% |
| State Revenue | 59.1% | 65.1% |
| Local Revenue | 32.5% | 32.4% |
Charlotte Lab School
Federal State Local
Excelsior Classical Academy
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Charlotte Lab School | Excelsior Classical Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17.0% | 39.7% |
| African American | 49.9% | 20.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.8% | 29.5% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 13.9% | 7.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 50.1% | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Charlotte Lab School | Excelsior Classical Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | 3 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 651:1 | 230:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.0% | 18.6% |
School Types
Charlotte Lab School
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Excelsior Classical Academy
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
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.