How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | Lake Norman Charter |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Charlotte, North Carolina | Huntersville, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 144,197 | 2,215 |
| Number of Schools | 180 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.6:1 | 17.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | Lake Norman Charter |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,198 | $9,401 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.6% | 3.4% |
| State Revenue | 52.1% | 56.9% |
| Local Revenue | 32.2% | 39.7% |
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Federal State Local
Lake Norman Charter
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | Lake Norman Charter |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22.1% | 54.8% |
| African American | 35.6% | 11.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.6% | 6.5% |
| Asian | 6.3% | 20.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.1% | 7.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 69.6% | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | Lake Norman Charter |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 442 | 18 |
| Schools with AP | 31 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 313.7:1 | 442:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.1% | 6.5% |
School Types
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 83
Lake Norman Charter
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.