KIPP: Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina — 1 schools

944
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,416
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

KIPP: Charlotte operates 1 public schools serving 944 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 813 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Mecklenburg County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,416 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, 52.4% state, and 21.6% 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 — 34/100, ranked #195 of 293 in North Carolina against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 51.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 81.3% African American, 12.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% White across the district's schools.

Kipp Charlotte accounts for 100.0% of all KIPP: Charlotte student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means KIPP: Charlotte-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

KIPP: Charlotte has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 96.6% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

KIPP: Charlotte chronic absenteeism rate is 51.5% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

21.6%
Federal
52.4%
State
26.0%
Local

Funding Equity

34
Equity Score
195 / 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 Mecklenburg County county, where this district is located.

$1,469
Studio/mo
$1,538
1 BR/mo
$1,686
2 BR/mo
$2,076
3 BR/mo
$2,637
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in KIPP: Charlotte.

White 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
African American 81.3%
Multiracial 5.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

51.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in KIPP: Charlotte

School Enrollment
Kipp Charlotte
Charter
813

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in KIPP: Charlotte?

KIPP: Charlotte has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 944 students.

How much does KIPP: Charlotte spend per student?

KIPP: Charlotte spends $11,416 per student. The district has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #195 in North Carolina.

What is the average rent near KIPP: Charlotte?

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

What is the demographic composition of KIPP: Charlotte?

KIPP: Charlotte students are 81.3% African American, 12.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% White, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for KIPP: Charlotte?

KIPP: Charlotte has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #195 out of 293 districts in North Carolina. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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