Falls Lake Academy

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Creedmoor, North Carolina - 1 schools

An equity score of 40/100 ranks Falls Lake Academy #161 of 293 districts in North Carolina (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,029 per pupil, Falls Lake Academy ranks #240 of 322 North Carolina districts by per-pupil spending (North Carolina districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,104
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,029
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Falls Lake Academy operates 1 public schools serving 1,104 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 Granville County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,029 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 24.9% local, 68.4% state, and 6.7% 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 40/100, ranked #161 of 293 in North Carolina against a state average of 45, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (8 AP courses district-wide), a 368.3:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 11.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 71.4% White, 11.1% Hispanic or Latino, 10.5% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Falls Lake Academy, enrolling 1,105 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Falls Lake Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Falls Lake Academy student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Falls Lake Academy a distant remainder — means Falls Lake Academy-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

Falls Lake Academy student-counselor ratio is 368:1 — 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

Falls Lake Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 11.7% — 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?

6.7%
Federal
68.4%
State
24.9%
Local

Funding Equity

40
Equity Score
161 / 293
State Rank
45
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Falls Lake Academy.

White 71.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
African American 10.5%
Asian 0.6%
Multiracial 6.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
8 AP courses total
368.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
11.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Falls Lake Academy

School Enrollment
Falls Lake Academy
Charter
1,105

How Falls Lake Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Washington County Schools Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Nc Leadership Charter Academy Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Alpha Academy Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Pinnacle Classical Academy Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Graham County Schools Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Falls Lake Academy'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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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Falls Lake Academy?

Falls Lake Academy has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 1,104 students.

How much does Falls Lake Academy spend per student?

Falls Lake Academy spends $10,029 per student. The district has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #161 in North Carolina.

What is the demographic composition of Falls Lake Academy?

Falls Lake Academy students are 71.4% White, 11.1% Hispanic or Latino, 10.5% African American, 0.6% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Falls Lake Academy?

Falls Lake Academy has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #161 out of 293 districts in North Carolina.