Mallard Creek STEM Academy

Charlotte, North Carolina — 1 schools

961
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,139
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Mallard Creek STEM Academy operates 1 public schools serving 961 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 961 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 $11,139 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 28.6% local, 58.6% state, and 12.8% 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 — 29/100, ranked #217 of 293 in North Carolina against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 480.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 22.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 76.7% African American, 11.0% Hispanic or Latino, 2.4% Asian across the district's schools.

Mallard Creek Stem Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Mallard Creek STEM Academy student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Mallard Creek STEM 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

Mallard Creek STEM Academy student-counselor ratio is 481:1 — 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

Mallard Creek STEM Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 22.8% — 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 Mallard Creek STEM Academy is typically wider than the Mallard Creek STEM 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?

12.8%
Federal
58.6%
State
28.6%
Local

Funding Equity

29
Equity Score
217 / 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 Mallard Creek STEM Academy.

White 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
African American 76.7%
Asian 2.4%
Multiracial 7.4%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

480.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Mallard Creek STEM Academy

School Enrollment
Mallard Creek Stem Academy
Charter
961

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mallard Creek STEM Academy?

Mallard Creek STEM Academy has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 961 students.

How much does Mallard Creek STEM Academy spend per student?

Mallard Creek STEM Academy spends $11,139 per student. The district has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #217 in North Carolina.

What is the average rent near Mallard Creek STEM Academy?

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 Mallard Creek STEM Academy?

Mallard Creek STEM Academy students are 76.7% African American, 11.0% Hispanic or Latino, 2.4% Asian, 1.9% White, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Mallard Creek STEM Academy?

Mallard Creek STEM Academy has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #217 out of 293 districts in North Carolina. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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