Enrollment
744
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 370013302706 Charter school
Carolina International School — Concord, NC
Federal NCES profile for Carolina International School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 57
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: Carolina International 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)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carolina International 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
Carolina International School reports 744 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 49.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% 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 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 372 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 17.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Carolina International School spends $11,658 per pupil district-wide, below the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.9% from local sources (property taxes), 65.4% from the state, and 7.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Carolina International 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 9% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 744 | top 78% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
— 9% below state mean
Top 47% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$11,658
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 372 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 744 Top 78% in North Carolina — larger than 22% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 49.0
Students per teacher 14.9:1 -9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 370013302706
Student demographics
African American 43.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
White 22.3%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 3.8%
Largest group: African American at 43.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 372:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 17.1%
In-school suspensions 8
Out-of-school suspensions 33
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carolina International School, which includes Carolina International School.
$11,658
Per student
-11%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.9%
State 65.4%
Federal 7.7%
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.
Similar other schools in Concord
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
W M Irvin Elementary
Standard public school
760 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Winecoff Elementary
Standard public school
740 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Rocky River Elementary
Standard public school
652 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Cabarrus Charter Academy
Standard public school
608 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy
Standard public school
107 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Performance Learning Center
Alternative education program
77 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Carolina International School
How many students attend Carolina International School?
Carolina International School has 744 students enrolled. It is a other school in Concord, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carolina International School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carolina International School is 14.9:1, which is 9% lower than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carolina International School?
The largest demographic group at Carolina International School is African American at 43.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Concord, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carolina International School?
Carolina International School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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.