Telra Institute

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Charlotte, North Carolina - 1 schools

An equity score of 19/100 ranks Telra Institute #255 of 297 districts in North Carolina (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,694 per pupil, Telra Institute ranks #172 of 328 North Carolina districts by per-pupil spending (North Carolina districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

467
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,694
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Telra Institute operates 1 public schools serving 467 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 Mecklenburg County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,694 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower 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 31.1% local, 51.7% state, and 17.2% 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 19/100, ranked #255 of 297 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.

and 5.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 41.4% Asian, 36.7% White, 8.7% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Telra Institute, enrolling 621 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Telra Institute accounts for 100.0% of all Telra Institute student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Telra Institute a distant remainder — means Telra Institute-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

Telra Institute chronic absenteeism rate is 5.5% — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

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 Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

17.2%
Federal
51.7%
State
31.1%
Local

Funding Equity

19
Equity Score
255 / 297
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 Telra Institute.

White 36.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
African American 3.1%
Asian 41.4%
Multiracial 9.3%
Other 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

5.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Telra Institute

School Enrollment
Telra Institute
Charter
621

How Telra Institute Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
The Academy of Moore County Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Mina Charter School of Lee County Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Hyde County Schools Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Rise Southeast Raleigh Charter School Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Carter G Woodson School Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Telra Institute'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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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Telra Institute?

Telra Institute has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 467 students.

How much does Telra Institute spend per student?

Telra Institute spends $11,694 per student. The district has an equity score of 19/100, ranking #255 in North Carolina.

What is the demographic composition of Telra Institute?

Telra Institute students are 41.4% Asian, 36.7% White, 8.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.1% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Telra Institute?

Telra Institute has an equity score of 19/100, ranking #255 out of 297 districts in North Carolina.