Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter (District)

East Harwich, Massachusetts — 1 schools

250
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$22,180
Per-Pupil Spending
Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter (District) operates 1 public schools serving 250 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Massachusetts. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 251 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Barnstable County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $22,180 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 80.6% local, 11.4% state, and 8.0% 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 — 22/100, ranked #314 of 362 in Massachusetts against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 23.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 88.4% White, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.8% African American across the district's schools.

Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School accounts for 100.0% of all Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter (District) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter (District)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: middle. 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

Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter (District) chronic absenteeism rate is 23.9% — 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 Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter (District) is typically wider than the Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter (District)-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

8.0%
Federal
11.4%
State
80.6%
Local

Funding Equity

22
Equity Score
314 / 362
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,834
Studio/mo
$1,846
1 BR/mo
$2,422
2 BR/mo
$2,985
3 BR/mo
$3,428
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter (District).

White 88.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.2%
Multiracial 2.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

23.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter (District)

School Enrollment
Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School
Charter
251

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter (District)?

Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter (District) has 1 schools, including 1 middle. Total enrollment is 250 students.

How much does Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter (District) spend per student?

Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter (District) spends $22,180 per student. The district has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #314 in Massachusetts.

What is the average rent near Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter (District)?

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

What is the demographic composition of Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter (District)?

Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter (District) students are 88.4% White, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.8% African American, 1.2% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter (District)?

Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter (District) has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #314 out of 362 districts in Massachusetts. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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