PreEminent Charter School

Raleigh, North Carolina — 1 schools

702
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,955
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

PreEminent Charter School operates 1 public schools serving 702 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 667 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Wake County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,955 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 , and 100.0% 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 — 17/100, ranked #264 of 293 in North Carolina against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 49.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 68.8% African American, 24.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.8% White across the district's schools.

Preeminent Charter accounts for 100.0% of all PreEminent Charter School student enrollment

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

PreEminent Charter School has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 77.8% 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

PreEminent Charter School chronic absenteeism rate is 49.5% — 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?

100.0%
Federal
State
Local

Funding Equity

17
Equity Score
264 / 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 Wake County county, where this district is located.

$1,524
Studio/mo
$1,596
1 BR/mo
$1,750
2 BR/mo
$2,196
3 BR/mo
$2,936
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in PreEminent Charter School.

White 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
African American 68.8%
Asian 1.3%
Multiracial 2.7%
Other 1.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

49.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in PreEminent Charter School

School Enrollment
Preeminent Charter
Charter
667

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in PreEminent Charter School?

PreEminent Charter School has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 702 students.

How much does PreEminent Charter School spend per student?

PreEminent Charter School spends $10,955 per student. The district has an equity score of 17/100, ranking #264 in North Carolina.

What is the average rent near PreEminent Charter School?

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

What is the demographic composition of PreEminent Charter School?

PreEminent Charter School students are 68.8% African American, 24.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.8% White, 1.3% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for PreEminent Charter School?

PreEminent Charter School has an equity score of 17/100, ranking #264 out of 293 districts in North Carolina. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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