Charles City County Public Schools

Charles City, Virginia — 2 schools

562
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$20,951
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Charles City County Public Schools operates 2 public schools serving 562 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Virginia. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 523 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Charles City County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,951 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 54.7% local, 34.0% state, and 11.3% 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. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $90,369 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 75/100, ranked #13 of 131 in Virginia against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (4 AP courses district-wide), a 261.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 39.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 50.1% African American, 28.1% White, 2.3% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Charles City County Elementary accounts for 57.7% of all Charles City County Public Schools student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Charles City County Public Schools-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

Charles City County Public Schools has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 87.1% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Charles City County Public Schools student-counselor ratio is 262:1 — 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 Charles City County Public Schools is typically wider than the Charles City County Public Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Charles City County Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 39.5% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

11.3%
Federal
34.0%
State
54.7%
Local

Funding Equity

75
Equity Score
13 / 131
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,442
Studio/mo
$1,507
1 BR/mo
$1,655
2 BR/mo
$2,072
3 BR/mo
$2,553
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$90,369
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Charles City County Public Schools.

White 28.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 50.1%
Asian 1.4%
Multiracial 13.8%
Other 4.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
4 AP courses total
261.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
39.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Charles City County Public Schools

School Enrollment
Charles City County Elementary
302
Charles City County High
221

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Charles City County Public Schools?

Charles City County Public Schools has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 562 students.

How much does Charles City County Public Schools spend per student?

Charles City County Public Schools spends $20,951 per student. The district has an equity score of 75/100, ranking #13 in Virginia.

What is the average teacher salary in Charles City County Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in Charles City County Public Schools is $90,369 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Charles City County Public Schools?

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

What is the demographic composition of Charles City County Public Schools?

Charles City County Public Schools students are 50.1% African American, 28.1% White, 2.3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Charles City County Public Schools?

Charles City County Public Schools has an equity score of 75/100, ranking #13 out of 131 districts in Virginia. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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