United Community School

Charlotte, North Carolina — 1 schools

247
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,352
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

United Community School operates 1 public schools serving 247 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 250 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Mecklenburg County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,352 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 27.3% local, 60.1% state, and 12.6% 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 #164 of 293 in North Carolina against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 23.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 54.0% African American, 27.6% Hispanic or Latino, 6.4% White across the district's schools.

United Community School accounts for 100.0% of all United Community School student enrollment

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

United Community School chronic absenteeism rate is 23.2% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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

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

Where does the funding come from?

12.6%
Federal
60.1%
State
27.3%
Local

Funding Equity

40
Equity Score
164 / 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 Mecklenburg County county, where this district is located.

$1,469
Studio/mo
$1,538
1 BR/mo
$1,686
2 BR/mo
$2,076
3 BR/mo
$2,637
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in United Community School.

White 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.6%
African American 54.0%
Asian 1.2%
Multiracial 10.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

23.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in United Community School

School Enrollment
United Community School
Charter
250

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in United Community School?

United Community School has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 247 students.

How much does United Community School spend per student?

United Community School spends $11,352 per student. The district has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #164 in North Carolina.

What is the average rent near United Community School?

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

What is the demographic composition of United Community School?

United Community School students are 54.0% African American, 27.6% Hispanic or Latino, 6.4% White, 1.2% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for United Community School?

United Community School has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #164 out of 293 districts in North Carolina. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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