Central Park School For Children

Durham, North Carolina — 1 schools

594
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$14,934
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Central Park School For Children operates 1 public schools serving 594 students, placing it among the smaller districts in North Carolina. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 585 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Durham County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,934 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 32.6% local, 57.5% state, and 9.9% 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 — 50/100, ranked #126 of 293 in North Carolina against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 292.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 12.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 48.5% White, 22.7% African American, 18.5% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Central Park School for Child accounts for 100.0% of all Central Park School For Children student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Central Park School For Children-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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

Central Park School For Children student-counselor ratio is 293:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Central Park School For Children is typically wider than the Central Park School For Children-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Central Park School For Children chronic absenteeism rate is 12.1% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

9.9%
Federal
57.5%
State
32.6%
Local

Funding Equity

50
Equity Score
126 / 293
State Rank
45
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,417
Studio/mo
$1,507
1 BR/mo
$1,711
2 BR/mo
$2,117
3 BR/mo
$2,527
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Central Park School For Children.

White 48.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
African American 22.7%
Asian 2.2%
Multiracial 7.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

292.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
12.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Central Park School For Children

School Enrollment
Central Park School for Child
Charter
585

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Central Park School For Children?

Central Park School For Children has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 594 students.

How much does Central Park School For Children spend per student?

Central Park School For Children spends $14,934 per student. The district has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #126 in North Carolina.

What is the average rent near Central Park School For Children?

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

What is the demographic composition of Central Park School For Children?

Central Park School For Children students are 48.5% White, 22.7% African American, 18.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.2% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Central Park School For Children?

Central Park School For Children has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #126 out of 293 districts in North Carolina. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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