The New Dimensions School

Morganton, North Carolina — 1 schools

535
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,479
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

The New Dimensions School operates 1 public schools serving 535 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 569 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Burke County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,479 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 19.4% local, 70.6% state, and 9.9% 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 — 36/100, ranked #185 of 293 in North Carolina against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 6.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 87.9% White, 3.7% African American, 2.3% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

New Dimensions accounts for 100.0% of all The New Dimensions School student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means The New Dimensions 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 New Dimensions School chronic absenteeism rate is 6.5% — 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?

9.9%
Federal
70.6%
State
19.4%
Local

Funding Equity

36
Equity Score
185 / 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 Burke County county, where this district is located.

$858
Studio/mo
$908
1 BR/mo
$1,095
2 BR/mo
$1,372
3 BR/mo
$1,660
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in The New Dimensions School.

White 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 3.7%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 5.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

6.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in The New Dimensions School

School Enrollment
New Dimensions
Charter
569

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in The New Dimensions School?

The New Dimensions School has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 535 students.

How much does The New Dimensions School spend per student?

The New Dimensions School spends $10,479 per student. The district has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #185 in North Carolina.

What is the average rent near The New Dimensions School?

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

What is the demographic composition of The New Dimensions School?

The New Dimensions School students are 87.9% White, 3.7% African American, 2.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for The New Dimensions School?

The New Dimensions School has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #185 out of 293 districts in North Carolina. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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