Davidson Charter Academy

Lexington, North Carolina — 1 schools

589
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$9,464
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Davidson Charter Academy operates 1 public schools serving 589 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 658 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Davidson County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,464 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 26.0% local, 64.2% state, and 9.8% 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 — 21/100, ranked #253 of 293 in North Carolina against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 329:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 27.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 52.7% White, 19.5% Hispanic or Latino, 15.5% African American across the district's schools.

Davidson Charter Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Davidson Charter Academy student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Davidson Charter Academy-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

Davidson Charter Academy student-counselor ratio is 329:1 — 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 Davidson Charter Academy is typically wider than the Davidson Charter Academy-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Davidson Charter Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 27.2% — 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 Davidson Charter Academy is typically wider than the Davidson Charter Academy-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

9.8%
Federal
64.2%
State
26.0%
Local

Funding Equity

21
Equity Score
253 / 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 Davidson County county, where this district is located.

$816
Studio/mo
$876
1 BR/mo
$960
2 BR/mo
$1,316
3 BR/mo
$1,591
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Davidson Charter Academy.

White 52.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
African American 15.5%
Asian 1.7%
Multiracial 10.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

329:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
27.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Davidson Charter Academy

School Enrollment
Davidson Charter Academy
Charter
658

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Davidson Charter Academy?

Davidson Charter Academy has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 589 students.

How much does Davidson Charter Academy spend per student?

Davidson Charter Academy spends $9,464 per student. The district has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #253 in North Carolina.

What is the average rent near Davidson Charter Academy?

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

What is the demographic composition of Davidson Charter Academy?

Davidson Charter Academy students are 52.7% White, 19.5% Hispanic or Latino, 15.5% African American, 1.7% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Davidson Charter Academy?

Davidson Charter Academy has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #253 out of 293 districts in North Carolina. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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