Ridgeview Charter School

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Gastonia, North Carolina - 1 schools

An equity score of 77/100 ranks Ridgeview Charter School #32 of 297 districts in North Carolina (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,150 per pupil, Ridgeview Charter School ranks #98 of 328 North Carolina districts by per-pupil spending (North Carolina districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

254
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$13,150
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Ridgeview Charter School operates 1 public schools serving 254 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 Gaston County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,150 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 328 North Carolina districts by per-pupil spending. See how North Carolina compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 11.4% local, 54.5% state, and 34.1% 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 77/100, ranked #32 of 297 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.

a 254:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 34.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Use the school table below to drill into any individual campus for its own demographic and resource profile.

Its largest campus is Ridgeview Charter School, enrolling 254 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Ridgeview Charter School accounts for 100.0% of all Ridgeview Charter School student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Ridgeview Charter School a distant remainder — means Ridgeview Charter School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: elementary. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Ridgeview Charter School reports 92.1% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share is above 87.5%, so economic need is widespread across the measured student population. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Ridgeview Charter School student-counselor ratio is 254:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Ridgeview Charter School is typically wider than the Ridgeview Charter School-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Ridgeview Charter School chronic absenteeism rate is 34.3% — 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

Where does the funding come from?

34.1%
Federal
54.5%
State
11.4%
Local

Funding Equity

77
Equity Score
32 / 297
State Rank
45
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Programs & Resources

254:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
34.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Ridgeview Charter School

School Enrollment
Ridgeview Charter School
Charter
254

How Ridgeview Charter School Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Apprentice Academy Hs of Nc Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
United Community School Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Appalachian State U Academy Middle Fork Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Commonwealth High School Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Stewart Creek High School Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Ridgeview 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

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Wake County Schools
159,778 students · 197 schools · $11,691/pupil
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
144,197 students · 180 schools · $12,198/pupil
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Guilford County Schools
68,894 students · 126 schools · $12,897/pupil
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Cumberland County Schools
49,661 students · 86 schools · $12,118/pupil
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Ridgeview Charter School?

Ridgeview Charter School has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 254 students.

How much does Ridgeview Charter School spend per student?

Ridgeview Charter School spends $13,150 per student. The district has an equity score of 77/100, ranking #32 in North Carolina.

What is the equity score for Ridgeview Charter School?

Ridgeview Charter School has an equity score of 77/100, ranking #32 out of 297 districts in North Carolina.