Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology

Jacksonville, North Carolina — 1 schools

99
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$18,893
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology operates 1 public schools serving 99 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 104 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Onslow County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,893 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 9.4% local, 50.2% state, and 40.4% 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.

and 38.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 58.7% African American, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, 12.5% White across the district's schools.

Z.E.C.a. School of Arts and Technology accounts for 100.0% of all Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology-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

Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 97.0% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology chronic absenteeism rate is 38.5% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

40.4%
Federal
50.2%
State
9.4%
Local

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Onslow County county, where this district is located.

$929
Studio/mo
$935
1 BR/mo
$1,173
2 BR/mo
$1,631
3 BR/mo
$1,968
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology.

White 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
African American 58.7%
Multiracial 11.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

38.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology

School Enrollment
Z.E.C.a. School of Arts and Technology
Charter
104

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology?

Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 99 students.

How much does Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology spend per student?

Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology spends $18,893 per student.

What is the average rent near Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology?

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

What is the demographic composition of Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology?

Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology students are 58.7% African American, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, 12.5% White, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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