Research Triangle Charter

Durham, North Carolina — 1 schools

693
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,065
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Research Triangle Charter operates 1 public schools serving 693 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 710 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Durham County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,065 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 — 22/100, ranked #249 of 293 in North Carolina against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 39.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 64.6% African American, 23.9% Hispanic or Latino, 3.2% White across the district's schools.

Research Triangle Charter accounts for 100.0% of all Research Triangle Charter student enrollment

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

Research Triangle Charter has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 68.3% 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 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

Research Triangle Charter chronic absenteeism rate is 39.0% — 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

Funding Equity

22
Equity Score
249 / 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 Durham County county, where this district is located.

$1,417
Studio/mo
$1,507
1 BR/mo
$1,711
2 BR/mo
$2,117
3 BR/mo
$2,527
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Research Triangle Charter.

White 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
African American 64.6%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 7.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

39.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Research Triangle Charter

School Enrollment
Research Triangle Charter
Charter
710

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Research Triangle Charter?

Research Triangle Charter has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 693 students.

How much does Research Triangle Charter spend per student?

Research Triangle Charter spends $12,065 per student. The district has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #249 in North Carolina.

What is the average rent near Research Triangle Charter?

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

What is the demographic composition of Research Triangle Charter?

Research Triangle Charter students are 64.6% African American, 23.9% Hispanic or Latino, 3.2% White, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Research Triangle Charter?

Research Triangle Charter has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #249 out of 293 districts in North Carolina. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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