Jackson Day School

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Charlotte, North Carolina - 1 schools

An equity score of 23/100 ranks Jackson Day School #239 of 293 districts in North Carolina (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,655 per pupil, Jackson Day School ranks #157 of 322 North Carolina districts by per-pupil spending (North Carolina districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

817
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,655
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Jackson Day School operates 1 public schools serving 817 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 $11,655 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper 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 37.2% local, 57.9% state, and 4.8% 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 23/100, ranked #239 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.

a 882:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 6.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 43.9% White, 31.6% African American, 9.1% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Jackson Day School, enrolling 882 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Jackson Day School accounts for 100.0% of all Jackson Day School student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Jackson Day School a distant remainder — means Jackson Day School-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

Jackson Day School student-counselor ratio is 882:1 — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

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 Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

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

Jackson Day School chronic absenteeism rate is 6.7% — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

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 Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

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

Where does the funding come from?

4.8%
Federal
57.9%
State
37.2%
Local

Funding Equity

23
Equity Score
239 / 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 Jackson Day School.

White 43.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
African American 31.6%
Asian 3.9%
Multiracial 11.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

882:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
6.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Jackson Day School

School Enrollment
Jackson Day School
Charter
882

How Jackson Day School Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
The College Preparatory and Leadership a Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaiss Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Wilson Preparatory Academy Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
The Math and Science Academy of Charlott Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Jackson Day School'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 Jackson Day School?

Jackson Day School has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 817 students.

How much does Jackson Day School spend per student?

Jackson Day School spends $11,655 per student. The district has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #239 in North Carolina.

What is the demographic composition of Jackson Day School?

Jackson Day School students are 43.9% White, 31.6% African American, 9.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.9% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Jackson Day School?

Jackson Day School has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #239 out of 293 districts in North Carolina.