How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Excelsior Classical Academy | Mallard Creek STEM Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Durham, North Carolina | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 987 | 961 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 24.8:1 | 13.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Excelsior Classical Academy | Mallard Creek STEM Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $9,184 | $10,966 |
| Federal Revenue | 2.5% | 12.8% |
| State Revenue | 65.1% | 58.6% |
| Local Revenue | 32.4% | 28.6% |
Excelsior Classical Academy
Federal State Local
Mallard Creek STEM Academy
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Excelsior Classical Academy | Mallard Creek STEM Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39.7% | 1.9% |
| African American | 20.9% | 76.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.5% | 11.0% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.8% | 7.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | 97.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Excelsior Classical Academy | Mallard Creek STEM Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 230:1 | 450:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.6% | 23.0% |
School Types
Excelsior Classical Academy
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Mallard Creek STEM Academy
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.