Iredell Charter Academy

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Troutman, North Carolina - 1 schools

An equity score of 25/100 ranks Iredell Charter Academy #228 of 293 districts in North Carolina (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $9,783 per pupil, Iredell Charter Academy ranks #247 of 322 North Carolina districts by per-pupil spending (North Carolina districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

627
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$9,783
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Iredell Charter Academy operates 1 public schools serving 627 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 Iredell County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,783 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 22.3% local, 62.7% state, and 15.0% 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 25/100, ranked #228 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.

and 16.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 51.6% White, 17.9% Hispanic or Latino, 16.7% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Iredell Charter Academy, enrolling 795 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

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

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Iredell Charter Academy a distant remainder — means Iredell 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

Iredell Charter Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 16.4% — 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 Iredell Charter Academy is typically wider than the Iredell 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?

15.0%
Federal
62.7%
State
22.3%
Local

Funding Equity

25
Equity Score
228 / 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 Iredell Charter Academy.

White 51.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
African American 16.7%
Asian 2.6%
Multiracial 10.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

16.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Iredell Charter Academy

School Enrollment
Iredell Charter Academy
Charter
795

How Iredell Charter Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Rolesville Charter Academy Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data
Sterling Montessori Academy Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Wake Forest Charter Academy Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data
Maureen Joy Charter Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Casa Esperanza Montessori Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Iredell Charter 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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Wake County Schools
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Guilford County Schools
68,894 students · 126 schools · $13,036/pupil
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Cumberland County Schools
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Iredell Charter Academy?

Iredell Charter Academy has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 627 students.

How much does Iredell Charter Academy spend per student?

Iredell Charter Academy spends $9,783 per student. The district has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #228 in North Carolina.

What is the demographic composition of Iredell Charter Academy?

Iredell Charter Academy students are 51.6% White, 17.9% Hispanic or Latino, 16.7% African American, 2.6% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Iredell Charter Academy?

Iredell Charter Academy has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #228 out of 293 districts in North Carolina.