Matthews Charter Academy

Matthews, North Carolina — 1 schools

759
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,008
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Matthews Charter Academy operates 1 public schools serving 759 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 771 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 $10,008 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The district's equity score — 10/100, ranked #283 of 293 in North Carolina against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 28.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 37.4% White, 28.1% African American, 22.6% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

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

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

Matthews Charter Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 28.0% — 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 Matthews Charter Academy is typically wider than the Matthews Charter Academy-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Funding Equity

10
Equity Score
283 / 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 Matthews Charter Academy.

White 37.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
African American 28.1%
Asian 3.9%
Multiracial 7.5%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

28.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Matthews Charter Academy

School Enrollment
Matthews Charter Academy
Charter
771

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Matthews Charter Academy?

Matthews Charter Academy has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 759 students.

How much does Matthews Charter Academy spend per student?

Matthews Charter Academy spends $10,008 per student. The district has an equity score of 10/100, ranking #283 in North Carolina.

What is the average rent near Matthews Charter 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 Matthews Charter Academy?

Matthews Charter Academy students are 37.4% White, 28.1% African American, 22.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.9% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Matthews Charter Academy?

Matthews Charter Academy has an equity score of 10/100, ranking #283 out of 293 districts in North Carolina. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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