Raleigh Oak Charter School

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Raleigh, North Carolina - 1 schools

An equity score of 25/100 ranks Raleigh Oak Charter School #230 of 293 districts in North Carolina (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,215 per pupil, Raleigh Oak Charter School ranks #124 of 322 North Carolina districts by per-pupil spending (North Carolina districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

303
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,215
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Raleigh Oak Charter School operates 1 public schools serving 303 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 Wake County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,215 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper 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 35.5% local, 57.4% state, and 7.1% 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 25/100, ranked #230 of 293 in North Carolina against a state average of 45, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 373:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 16.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 48.8% White, 19.0% African American, 14.5% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Raleigh Oak Charter, enrolling 373 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Raleigh Oak Charter accounts for 100.0% of all Raleigh Oak Charter School student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Raleigh Oak Charter School a distant remainder — means Raleigh Oak 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

Raleigh Oak Charter School student-counselor ratio is 373:1 — 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

Raleigh Oak Charter School chronic absenteeism rate is 16.6% — 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 Raleigh Oak Charter School is typically wider than the Raleigh Oak Charter School-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

7.1%
Federal
57.4%
State
35.5%
Local

Funding Equity

25
Equity Score
230 / 293
State Rank
45
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Raleigh Oak Charter School.

White 48.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
African American 19.0%
Asian 2.1%
Multiracial 14.5%
Other 1.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

373:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
16.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Raleigh Oak Charter School

School Enrollment
Raleigh Oak Charter
Charter
373

How Raleigh Oak Charter School Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Kipp Durham College Preparatory Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Summit Charter Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Eastside Stream Academy Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Anderson Creek Academy Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Willow Oak Montessori Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

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

Nearby Districts in North Carolina

Top districts in the same state, compare side-by-side for enrollment, spending, and demographics.

Wake County Schools
159,778 students · 197 schools · $11,859/pupil
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
144,197 students · 180 schools · $11,853/pupil
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Guilford County Schools
68,894 students · 126 schools · $13,036/pupil
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Cumberland County Schools
49,661 students · 86 schools · $12,412/pupil
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Raleigh Oak Charter School?

Raleigh Oak Charter School has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 303 students.

How much does Raleigh Oak Charter School spend per student?

Raleigh Oak Charter School spends $12,215 per student. The district has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #230 in North Carolina.

What is the demographic composition of Raleigh Oak Charter School?

Raleigh Oak Charter School students are 48.8% White, 19.0% African American, 14.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.1% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Raleigh Oak Charter School?

Raleigh Oak Charter School has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #230 out of 293 districts in North Carolina.