Carolina International School

Concord, North Carolina — 1 schools

731
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,658
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Carolina International School operates 1 public schools serving 731 students, placing it among the smaller districts in North Carolina. 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 744 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Cabarrus County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,658 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 26.9% local, 65.4% state, and 7.7% 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 — 34/100, ranked #197 of 293 in North Carolina against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 372:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 17.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 43.4% African American, 22.8% Hispanic or Latino, 22.3% White across the district's schools.

Carolina International School accounts for 100.0% of all Carolina International School student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Carolina International 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

Carolina International School student-counselor ratio is 372:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Carolina International School chronic absenteeism rate is 17.1% — 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 Carolina International School is typically wider than the Carolina International 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?

7.7%
Federal
65.4%
State
26.9%
Local

Funding Equity

34
Equity Score
197 / 293
State Rank
45
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 Cabarrus County county, where this district is located.

$1,469
Studio/mo
$1,538
1 BR/mo
$1,686
2 BR/mo
$2,076
3 BR/mo
$2,637
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Carolina International School.

White 22.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
African American 43.4%
Asian 3.8%
Multiracial 7.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

372:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Carolina International School

School Enrollment
Carolina International School
Charter
744

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Carolina International School?

Carolina International School has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 731 students.

How much does Carolina International School spend per student?

Carolina International School spends $11,658 per student. The district has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #197 in North Carolina.

What is the average rent near Carolina International School?

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

What is the demographic composition of Carolina International School?

Carolina International School students are 43.4% African American, 22.8% Hispanic or Latino, 22.3% White, 3.8% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Carolina International School?

Carolina International School has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #197 out of 293 districts in North Carolina. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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