The Exploris School

Raleigh, North Carolina — 1 schools

447
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,508
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

The Exploris School operates 1 public schools serving 447 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 448 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 $11,508 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 28.3% local, 64.5% state, and 7.3% 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 — 40/100, ranked #161 of 293 in North Carolina against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 224:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 8.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 63.2% White, 17.2% African American, 7.6% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

The Exploris School accounts for 100.0% of all The Exploris School student enrollment

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

The Exploris School student-counselor ratio is 224:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

The Exploris School chronic absenteeism rate is 8.3% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

7.3%
Federal
64.5%
State
28.3%
Local

Funding Equity

40
Equity Score
161 / 293
State Rank
45
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

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 The Exploris School.

White 63.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
African American 17.2%
Asian 1.1%
Multiracial 10.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

224:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
8.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in The Exploris School

School Enrollment
The Exploris School
Charter
448

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in The Exploris School?

The Exploris School has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 447 students.

How much does The Exploris School spend per student?

The Exploris School spends $11,508 per student. The district has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #161 in North Carolina.

What is the average rent near The Exploris 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 The Exploris School?

The Exploris School students are 63.2% White, 17.2% African American, 7.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for The Exploris School?

The Exploris School has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #161 out of 293 districts in North Carolina. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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