Community School of Davidson

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Davidson, North Carolina - 1 schools

An equity score of 15/100 ranks Community School of Davidson #267 of 293 districts in North Carolina (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $9,842 per pupil, Community School of Davidson ranks #246 of 322 North Carolina districts by per-pupil spending (North Carolina districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,501
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$9,842
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Community School of Davidson operates 1 public schools serving 1,501 students, placing it among the smallest districts in North Carolina. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined 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 Mecklenburg County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,842 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 322 North Carolina districts by per-pupil spending. See how North Carolina compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 34.3% local, 60.4% state, and 5.3% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 15/100, ranked #267 of 293 in North Carolina against a state average of 45, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (12 AP courses district-wide), a 407.8:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 11.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 77.4% White, 9.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.9% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Community School of Davidson, enrolling 1,631 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Community School of Davidson accounts for 100.0% of all Community School of Davidson student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Community School of Davidson a distant remainder — means Community School of Davidson-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Community School of Davidson student-counselor ratio is 408:1 — 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

Community School of Davidson chronic absenteeism rate is 11.2% — 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?

5.3%
Federal
60.4%
State
34.3%
Local

Funding Equity

15
Equity Score
267 / 293
State Rank
45
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Community School of Davidson.

White 77.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
African American 3.9%
Asian 3.4%
Multiracial 6.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
12 AP courses total
407.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
11.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Community School of Davidson

School Enrollment
Community School of Davidson
Charter
1,631

How Community School of Davidson Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Gates County Schools Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Bradford Preparatory School Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Langtree Charter Academy Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Alleghany County Schools Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Sugar Creek Charter Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Community School of Davidson's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in North Carolina

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Wake County Schools
159,778 students · 197 schools · $11,859/pupil
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
144,197 students · 180 schools · $11,853/pupil
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Guilford County Schools
68,894 students · 126 schools · $13,036/pupil
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Cumberland County Schools
49,661 students · 86 schools · $12,412/pupil
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Community School of Davidson?

Community School of Davidson has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 1,501 students.

How much does Community School of Davidson spend per student?

Community School of Davidson spends $9,842 per student. The district has an equity score of 15/100, ranking #267 in North Carolina.

What is the demographic composition of Community School of Davidson?

Community School of Davidson students are 77.4% White, 9.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.9% African American, 3.4% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Community School of Davidson?

Community School of Davidson has an equity score of 15/100, ranking #267 out of 293 districts in North Carolina.