Pocosin Innovative Charter

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Creswell, North Carolina - 1 schools

An equity score of 53/100 ranks Pocosin Innovative Charter #116 of 293 districts in North Carolina (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,291 per pupil, Pocosin Innovative Charter ranks #227 of 322 North Carolina districts by per-pupil spending (North Carolina districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

234
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,291
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Pocosin Innovative Charter operates 1 public schools serving 234 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 Washington County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,291 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 8.5% local, 78.7% state, and 12.9% 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 53/100, ranked #116 of 293 in North Carolina against a state average of 45, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 21.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 70.6% White, 16.4% African American, 5.9% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Pocosin Innovative Charter, enrolling 269 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Pocosin Innovative Charter accounts for 100.0% of all Pocosin Innovative Charter student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Pocosin Innovative Charter a distant remainder — means Pocosin Innovative Charter-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

Pocosin Innovative Charter chronic absenteeism rate is 21.2% — 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 Pocosin Innovative Charter is typically wider than the Pocosin Innovative Charter-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

12.9%
Federal
78.7%
State
8.5%
Local

Funding Equity

53
Equity Score
116 / 293
State Rank
45
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Pocosin Innovative Charter.

White 70.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
African American 16.4%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 5.6%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

21.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Pocosin Innovative Charter

School Enrollment
Pocosin Innovative Charter
Charter
269

How Pocosin Innovative Charter Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Lakeside Charter Academy Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Stewart Creek High School Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Commonwealth High School Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
United Community School Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Central Wake Charter High School Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Pocosin Innovative Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pocosin Innovative Charter?

Pocosin Innovative Charter has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 234 students.

How much does Pocosin Innovative Charter spend per student?

Pocosin Innovative Charter spends $10,291 per student. The district has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #116 in North Carolina.

What is the demographic composition of Pocosin Innovative Charter?

Pocosin Innovative Charter students are 70.6% White, 16.4% African American, 5.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Pocosin Innovative Charter?

Pocosin Innovative Charter has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #116 out of 293 districts in North Carolina.