Wilmington Preparatory Academy

Wilmington, North Carolina — 1 schools

97
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,571
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Wilmington Preparatory Academy operates 1 public schools serving 97 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 91 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is geographically located in New Hanover County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,571 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 25.2% local, 65.0% state, and 9.8% 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.

. Demographically, the student body averages 71.4% African American, 12.1% Hispanic or Latino, 9.9% White across the district's schools.

Wilmington Preparatory Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Wilmington Preparatory Academy student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Wilmington Preparatory Academy-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

Where does the funding come from?

9.8%
Federal
65.0%
State
25.2%
Local

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Wilmington Preparatory Academy.

White 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
African American 71.4%
Multiracial 6.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Schools in Wilmington Preparatory Academy

School Enrollment
Wilmington Preparatory Academy
Charter
91

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Wilmington Preparatory Academy?

Wilmington Preparatory Academy has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 97 students.

How much does Wilmington Preparatory Academy spend per student?

Wilmington Preparatory Academy spends $11,571 per student.

What is the demographic composition of Wilmington Preparatory Academy?

Wilmington Preparatory Academy students are 71.4% African American, 12.1% Hispanic or Latino, 9.9% White, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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