Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington

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Wilmington, North Carolina - 1 schools

At $16,968 per pupil, Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington ranks #22 of 328 North Carolina districts by per-pupil spending (North Carolina districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

125
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$16,968
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington operates 1 public schools serving 125 students, placing it among the smallest districts in North Carolina. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in New Hanover County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,968 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the top 33 of 328 North Carolina districts by per-pupil spending. See how North Carolina compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 26.9% local, 52.2% state, and 20.9% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles.

and 15.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 52.9% African American, 17.9% Hispanic or Latino, 17.1% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington, enrolling 140 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington accounts for 100.0% of all Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington a distant remainder — means Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: elementary. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

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

Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington reports 87.2% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share is at least 75%, indicating a high concentration of measured economic need. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

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

Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington chronic absenteeism rate is 15.7% — 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 Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington is typically wider than the Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

20.9%
Federal
52.2%
State
26.9%
Local

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington.

White 17.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
African American 52.9%
Multiracial 12.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

15.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington

School Enrollment
Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington
Charter
140

How Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The North Carolina districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Northeast Regional School - Biotech/Agri Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
East Carolina Community School Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Movement School Southwest Similar size Higher spending No revenue-mix data
Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Monroe Charter Academy Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington?

Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 125 students.

How much does Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington spend per student?

Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington spends $16,968 per student.

What is the demographic composition of Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington?

Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington students are 52.9% African American, 17.9% Hispanic or Latino, 17.1% White, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.