Enrollment
642
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 370044903503 Charter school
Bonnie Cone Classical Academy — Huntersville, NC
Federal NCES profile for Bonnie Cone Classical Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
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: Bonnie Cone Classical Academy · 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.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Bonnie Cone Classical Academy reports 642 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bonnie Cone Classical Academy spends $8,513 per pupil district-wide, below the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.8% from local sources (property taxes), 59.7% from the state, and 7.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 2 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 Bonnie Cone Classical Academy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 642 | top 70% | — | — |
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.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$8,513
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Carolina avg of $13,042
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 642 Top 70% in North Carolina — larger than 30% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 370044903503
Student demographics
African American 62.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
White 10.1%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 62.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.2%
In-school suspensions 22
Out-of-school suspensions 33
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bonnie Cone Classical Academy, which includes Bonnie Cone Classical Academy.
$8,513
Per student
-35%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-56%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 32.8%
State 59.7%
Federal 7.6%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Bonnie Cone Classical Academy
How many students attend Bonnie Cone Classical Academy?
Bonnie Cone Classical Academy has 642 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Huntersville, NC.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bonnie Cone Classical Academy?
The largest demographic group at Bonnie Cone Classical Academy is African American at 62.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Huntersville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bonnie Cone Classical Academy?
Bonnie Cone Classical Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.