Breakthrough Charter School

Marion, Alabama — 1 schools

282
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$20,848
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Breakthrough Charter School operates 1 public schools serving 282 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Alabama. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 375 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Perry County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,848 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 13.8% local, 63.2% state, and 23.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 72/100, ranked #21 of 146 in Alabama against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 20.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 64.5% African American, 28.0% White, 3.2% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Breakthrough Charter School accounts for 100.0% of all Breakthrough Charter School student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Breakthrough Charter School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Breakthrough Charter School chronic absenteeism rate is 20.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Breakthrough Charter School is typically wider than the Breakthrough Charter School-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

23.0%
Federal
63.2%
State
13.8%
Local

Funding Equity

72
Equity Score
21 / 146
State Rank
51
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Perry County county, where this district is located.

$596
Studio/mo
$636
1 BR/mo
$803
2 BR/mo
$963
3 BR/mo
$1,198
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Breakthrough Charter School.

White 28.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 64.5%
Multiracial 4.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

20.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Breakthrough Charter School

School Enrollment
Breakthrough Charter School
Charter
375

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Breakthrough Charter School?

Breakthrough Charter School has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 282 students.

How much does Breakthrough Charter School spend per student?

Breakthrough Charter School spends $20,848 per student. The district has an equity score of 72/100, ranking #21 in Alabama.

What is the average rent near Breakthrough Charter School?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Perry County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Breakthrough Charter School?

Breakthrough Charter School students are 64.5% African American, 28.0% White, 3.2% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Breakthrough Charter School?

Breakthrough Charter School has an equity score of 72/100, ranking #21 out of 146 districts in Alabama. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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