Enrollment
498
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 370003802343 Charter school
Arapahoe Charter School — Arapahoe, NC
Federal NCES profile for Arapahoe Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 44
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Arapahoe Charter School · North Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.3%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arapahoe Charter School compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Arapahoe Charter School reports 498 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 39.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 24% below the North Carolina state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 22% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 53.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 19% below the North Carolina average and 3% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 249 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Arapahoe Charter School spends $14,855 per pupil district-wide, above the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 16.7% from local sources (property taxes), 65.2% from the state, and 18.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Arapahoe Charter School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 24% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.3% | ▼ 19% | 66.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 51% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
53.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 19% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
— 24% below state mean
Top 15% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
22.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,855
per pupil, district-wide
— above North Carolina avg of $13,042
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 249 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 498 Top 51% in North Carolina — larger than 49% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Students per teacher 12.4:1 -24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 53.3% -19% vs state
NCES ID 370003802343
Student demographics
White 66.9%
Two or More 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
African American 8.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 249:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.5%
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 54
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arapahoe Charter School, which includes Arapahoe Charter School.
$14,855
Per student
+14%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 16.7%
State 65.2%
Federal 18.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Arapahoe Charter School
How many students attend Arapahoe Charter School?
Arapahoe Charter School has 498 students enrolled. It is a other school in Arapahoe, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arapahoe Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arapahoe Charter School is 12.4:1, which is 24% lower than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arapahoe Charter School?
53.3% of students at Arapahoe Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arapahoe Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Arapahoe Charter School is White at 66.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Arapahoe, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arapahoe Charter School?
Arapahoe Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.