Enrollment
585
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Durham, NC
Central Park School for Child
Federal NCES profile for Central Park School for Child, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370013002665Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Park School for Child earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 15
- elementary schools in Durham · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Park School for Child has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Park School for Child ranks #4 of 15 elementary schools in Durham, NC.
School address
District: Central Park School for Children · North Carolina
NCES ID 370013002665 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.8%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Park School for Child compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Park School for Child
Central Park School for Child is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Durham, North Carolina, enrolling 585 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 585 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 320 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #105.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 293 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Durham's elementary schools, it stands alongside Research Triangle Charter (710 students): Central Park School for Child is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.9:1 vs 21.5:1).
Central Park School for Children is a single-school charter district, so Central Park School for Child operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central Park School for Child compares
Central Park School for Child on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▼ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 585 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
585
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,327
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 48.5%
African American 22.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Central Park School for Child is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Park School for Children, which includes Central Park School for Child.
$14,327
Per student
+19%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.6%
State 57.5%
Federal 9.9%
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 elementary schools in Durham
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Research Triangle Charter
Standard public school
710 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Forest View Elementary
Standard public school
662 students 13:1 students per teacher
Maureen Joy Charter School
Standard public school
631 students
Creekside Elementary
Standard public school
554 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Hope Valley Elementary
Standard public school
539 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Easley Elementary
Standard public school
490 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~585 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Central Park School for Child
How many students attend Central Park School for Child?
Central Park School for Child has 585 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Durham, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Park School for Child?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Park School for Child is 13.9:1, which is 12% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Park School for Child?
32.8% of students at Central Park School for Child are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Park School for Child?
The largest demographic group at Central Park School for Child is White at 48.5% of enrollment, in Durham, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Park School for Child?
Central Park School for Child has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Park School for Child rank among elementary schools in Durham?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Park School for Child ranks #4 of 15 elementary schools in Durham, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Durham on the city page.
Is Central Park School for Child a good school?
Central Park School for Child earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Central Park School for Children?
None; Central Park School for Children is a single-school charter district, and Central Park School for Child is its only campus.
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